Blasts hit US coalition base in Baghdad

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The US-led coalition has confirmed its base in Iraq has come under a rocket attack on Saturday night.

It wasn't immediately clear if the attack caused any casualties or significant damage.

According to reports, at least four blasts struck the area, prompting rocket alarms to be activated.

An investigation into the incident has been launched.

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