Iraqi security officials said an explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military next to Baghdad airport late Tuesday, one day before an expected visit by Iran's president. The expected visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Baghdad Wednesday would be his first official trip abroad since taking office.

Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, was due in neighbouring Iraq on Wednesday as he moves to deepen already close ties on his first foreign visit since taking office.

As Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Iraq on a high-profile diplomatic visit, U.S. troops stationed near Baghdad International Airport have come under attack. Reports suggest that the strike,

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian began his first official visit to Iraq on Wednesday, amid escalating regional tensions and an explosion the night before at a US coalition site in Baghdad. Despite strong economic and religious ties due to proximity and Iraq’s Shia majority,

Two rockets fell near US forces stationed close to Baghdad International Airport early on Wednesday, reports said, increasing tension before a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iraq’s security media cell said in a statement that an explosion was heard at 11pm at the airport,