Iraq: Explosion sounds near Baghdad Airport not linked to attack

Iraq: Explosion sounds near Baghdad Airport not linked to attack
2026-03-24T08:13:03+00:00

Shafaq News- Baghdad

Iraq’s Security Media Cell on Tuesday clarified that explosion sounds reported near Baghdad International Airport resulted from controlled detonations rather than hostile activity.

In a statement, Lt. Gen. Saad Maan, the head of the Cell, indicated that the blasts were conducted by relevant authorities as part of planned procedures and were not linked to any attack.

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