3 rockets hit outside Iraqi airport near U.S. troops; 1 dead, 8 hurt
ERBIL, Iraq — Iraqi and U.S. security officials say rockets have struck outside Erbil international airport near where U.S. forces are based in northern Iraq.
A civilian contractor working for the U.S.-led coalition was killed, and at least eight other people were injured.
Security officials say at least three rockets fell between the civilian airport in the semi-autonomous Kurdish-run region and the nearby base hosting U.S. troops.
A little-known Shiite militant group calling itself the Guardians of Blood Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack and vowed to take further action.
Attacks targeting Erbil airport are rare, with Monday’s rockets the first to strike the area in five months.
