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WED · 2026-03-04 · 07:16 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0304-21245
NSR-2026-0304-21245News Report·EN·Conflict
Video: Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport
Iraqi media reported an explosion near Baghdad International Airport on March 4, 2026. Video footage shows smoke rising from the area.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-04 · 07:16 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Iraqi media reported an explosion near Baghdad International Airport on March 4, 2026. Video footage shows smoke rising from the area. The location is significant because attacks have been reported on US troops based at the airport in recent days. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown, but its proximity to the airport and recent attacks suggest a potential connection. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
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Video shared by Iraqi media shows the moment of an explosion.
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Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport.
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Attacks have been reported on US troops based there in recent days.
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