
A previously unknown Islamic resistance group in Iraq calling itself Al-Thawriun said Tuesday it was responsible for a drone and rocket attack on a base in western Iraq on Monday that injured seven U.S. troops and personnel, at a time of soaring regional tensions. The group released a statement following the strike on the Al-Asad Air Base where U.S. and other coalition forces are located. The attack occurred as the U.S. and its allies labored to prevent the 10-month war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian Hamas fighters...