* It is the second attack this week as Iran marks anniversary of Soleimani's death
* On Monday, two armed drones were shot down en-route to US housing facility
* No group claimed responsibility for the Monday attack, although one of the wings of the drones had the words 'Soleimani's revenge' painted on it
Two explosive-laden drones heading for a base housing US troops in Iraq have been shot down - a day after similar devices with 'Soleimani's revenge' written on their wings were intercepted over Baghdad.
The drones were shot down on Tuesday by Iraq's air defenses as they approached the Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. forces, west of Baghdad.
It is the second such attempted attack coinciding with the anniversary of the 2020 Trump-ordered US air strike that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad airport.
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Two Drone Attacks In 24 Hours Target US forces In Iraq
Second drone strike in two days attempted on U.S.-led coalition in Iraq: report -- Navy Times
For 2nd time in as many days, armed drones shot down in attack on US troops in Iraq -- Times of Israel
Second drone strike in two days attempted on U.S.-led coalition in Iraq: report -- Military Times
Second drone attack on US forces foiled in Iraq -- The Hill
Iraq: Two explosive-laden drones shot down in attempted attack on US base -- SKY News
Drone attack on Iraq base foiled, 2nd one in 24 hours: Coalition -- Al Jazeera
Two drone attacks in 24 hours target US forces in Iraq - analysis -- Jerusalem Post
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