In a significant development, US air defense systems successfully intercepted an armed drone near the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq's western province of Anbar. The airbase hosts a contingent of American, Iraqi, and international forces. Government sources confirmed the attack occurred on Monday and, fortunately, resulted in no casualties or damage.

This incident unfolded just hours after another armed drone was downed on Sunday over Erbil International Airport in the Kurdistan Region. The airport serves as a base for US and other international forces.

The Ain al-Asad airbase and other Coalition installations in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region have faced a series of drone and rocket attacks following the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Earlier this week, in a similar occurrence, two drones carrying explosives targeted the headquarters of Peshmerga forces situated between Erbil city and Pirmam. The attack caused only material damage, marking the first instance of outlaw groups targeting a Peshmerga installation in Kurdistan since hostilities escalated between Israel and Palestine in early October.

The situation underscores the persistent security challenges in the region, with ongoing threats to Coalition forces and their installations. Authorities continue to investigate these incidents and work towards maintaining the safety and stability of the affected areas.