Baghdad airport

Three rockets land near Iraq's Baghdad Airport

Three Katyusha rockets were fired at the Baghdad International Airport area without causing casualties.

Apr 23, 2021, 07:04 AM IST

Iran's Soleimani and Iraq's Muhandis killed in US air strike: Militia spokesman

Strikes had been carried out against two targets linked to Iran in Baghdad on Thursday, U.S. officials told Reuters. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, declined to give any further details.

Jan 03, 2020, 08:59 AM IST

Seven killed in rocket attack on Baghdad international airport: Iraqi paramilitary groups

The militia members were hosting "important guests" at Baghdad airport who were being driven in two militia vehicles that were struck by two rockets, said the militia sources.

Jan 03, 2020, 06:28 AM IST

Iraqi, Syrian foreign ministers meet in Baghdad

Iraq`s Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari met his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem at Baghdad airport on Thursday, Iraq`s Afaq TV channel said.

Aug 25, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Baghdad international airport perimeter shelled, security sources say

It was not clear if any of the airport`s facilities were hit and whether rockets or mortar fire were used in the shelling.

Jul 05, 2016, 02:59 AM IST

Rockets strike Baghdad airport area: Security officials

Rockets fired by militants struck the area of Baghdad`s vast airport complex on Monday, security officials said.

Sep 22, 2015, 03:43 AM IST