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Times Of Israel: Iraq takes security measures following mysterious blasts blamed on Israel
Unauthorized flights banned, munitions depots moved outside major cities after deadly massive explosion Monday in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — Iraq on Thursday banned unauthorized flights and ordered all military camps and munitions warehouses to be moved outside Iraqi cities following a massive explosion at a munitions depot southwest of Baghdad that killed one civilian and wounded 13 earlier this week.
The exact cause of Monday night’s explosion at the al-Saqr military base is still unknown. The blast shook the Iraqi capital and sent explosives and mortar shells shooting into the sky, damaging nearby homes and terrifying residents who ran into the streets with their cellphones. Black smoke billowed over the city for hours afterward.
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Update #1: Iraq takes security measures following mysterious blasts (AP)
Update #2: Iraq Closes Airspace Even To US Coalition Flights After Suspected Israeli Raid (Zero Hedge)
WNU Editor: The U.S. has agreed to comply with these new measures .... US says it will comply with new Iraq directive on airspace (AP). More here .... US-Led Military Force Fighting ISIS Agrees to Halt All Flights over Iraq (Military.com).
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