Iraq Denies Reports of U.S. Aircraft Landing at Ain al-Asad Airbase
At a Glance
- Iraq rejected reports of U.S. military planes landing.
- Officials urged the public to rely only on verified state data.
Iraq’s Security Media Cell issued a statement on Sunday denying reports regarding the landing of U.S. aircraft at the Ain al-Asad airbase.
Key Statements and Focus Areas
- The SMC head confirmed that the claims are entirely without merit and lack any official validation or data.
Saad Maan, Head of the Iraqi Security Media Cell (SMC), dismissed reports circulated by some social media platforms and media outlets regarding the landing of an aircraft in Anbar province.
Maan confirmed that “these reports are completely baseless and do not rely on any official information or data.”
The Security Media Cell urged media outlets and social media users to verify information, rely on official sources, and avoid unverified rumors.
FYI
The U.S. military fully withdrew its forces from the Ain al-Asad airbase earlier this year, officially handing over complete control of the facility to the Iraqi armed forces.
The pullout is part of a structured bilateral agreement concluding the coalition's military mission in Iraq.
The rumors come amid a highly volatile regional environment where the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq faces severe domestic political pressure and frequent security threats.
Ain al-Asad has been a primary target for drone and rocket attacks launched by Iran-backed armed groups. These factions frequently accuse the Iraqi government of allowing the U.S. military to use the base for regional surveillance or operations against local groups.
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