Article snippet: The rocket did not cause any casualties, according to the Associated Press, citing Iraq’s state-run news agency. It came just days after the U.S. embassy in Baghdad evacuated non-essential personnel amid alleged threats from Iran against U.S. troops and civilian employees in Iraq. It was also the first apparent attack since September, according to the AP. The U.S. military spokesman for U.S. Central Command confirmed an “explosion” outside of the U.S. Embassy compound. “We are aware of an explosion in the International Zone (Green Zone) outside of the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on May 19. There were no U.S. or coalition casualties, and Iraqi Security Forces are investigating the incident,” said Navy Capt. Bill Urban. The rocket was believed to have been fired from east Baghdad, which is home to Iran-backed Shiite militia, according to the news wire. A rocket launcher was discovered by security forces in the eastern neighborhood of Wihda, a security official told the AP. Al-Hurra TV correspondent Steven Nabil tweeted a photo of the alleged launcher: There are approximately 5,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, ordered there by the Obama administration after the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) gained a foothold in the country in 2014. U.S. officials have sounded the alarm on potential threats posed to them by Iranian or Iranian-backed forces in Iraq who worked to help defeat ISIS but could potentially be turned against U.S. forces. Tensions between the U.S. and I... Link to the full article to read more