An explosion struck a military base in central Iraq overnight on Friday, causing casualties and material damage, according to security sources. The blast occurred at the Calso base, where former pro-Iranian paramilitary group Hashed al-Shaabi, now integrated into the regular army, is stationed.
Sources from the interior ministry confirmed that one person was killed and eight others were wounded in the attack. Hashed al-Shaabi later confirmed the incident, acknowledging both material losses and casualties, although they did not provide specific figures for the wounded.
The exact nature of the attack remains unclear, with no immediate claim of responsibility. The explosion reportedly targeted equipment, weapons, and vehicles stored at the base, leading to a fire that continued to rage as search operations for the injured continued.
Hashed al-Shaabi, originally formed to combat the Islamic State group, is now an integral part of Iraq’s security forces.
The attack on the military base occurs amid escalating tensions in the region, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian militant group backed by Iran.
Additionally, strikes attributed to Israel targeted a military facility near Isfahan in Iran on Friday, further contributing to the heightened regional tensions.
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