[Iraq] Strategic developments: Change to group/activity

Security measures: Around 17 April 2025 (week of), the US military forces started building fortified trenches inside Ain Assad Air Base (Al Anbar) as well as new buildings for the deployed troops. The US deployed also 80 CIRAM defense systems around the buildings as well as installed dozens of watchtowers. Additionally, ground forces were deployed at the entrances to the building.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-17

Country

Iraq

Event type

strategic

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