Iraq: Explosion sounds near Baghdad Airport not linked to attack

2026-03-24 - 08:20

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. Read more: Drone incidents reported across 14 Iraqi provinces in latest escalation