Iraqi security forces on Saturday foiled a missile attack on Ayn al-Asad air base in Iraq's western province of Anbar, a statement by a security official said.
Units from the Iraqi army found three Grad missiles with a timer attached to them and pointed to the direction of Ayn al-Asad air base, where US forces are stationed. US President Donald Trump had earlier visited the location during his surprise trip in December.
"The Iraqi troops managed to disarm the missiles with only 15 minutes left ahead of their pre-set launch time," the statement added.
Ayn al-Asad is the second largest air base in Iraq.
No information was provided on who is suspected to be behind the missile launch, although ISIS retains a presence in the deserts of western Iraq.
