Iraqi military base explosion: Casualties reported
One person was killed and eight wounded in an overnight explosion on April 20, at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups. (Photo/Agencies)
Explosion strike Kalsu military base
The explosion hit the Kalsu military base in Babylon province south of Baghdad, where Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces, or Hashed al-Shaabi, is stationed. (Photo/Agencies)
1 dead, 8 injured, claims Iraq
The Iraqi security forces media unit said "an explosion and a fire" hit the Kalsu base in the early hours of Saturday, leaving one person dead and eight wounded. (Photo/Agencies)
Hashed al-Shaabi confirms base hit
In a statement, Hashed al-Shaabi confirmed that its premises on the military base had been hit and that investigators had been sent to the site. (Photo/Agencies)
No claim of responsibility
There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Shortly after the explosion, the US military said its forces were not behind a reported strike in Iraq. (Photo/Agencies)
Hashed al-Shaabi: Integral part of Iraqi security
The Hashed al-Shaabi is an integral part of the official Iraqi security apparatus under the authority of the prime minister. It brings together several pro-Iran armed factions, some of which have also carried out dozens of attacks in Iraq and Syria against US forces deployed as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition. (Photo/Agencies)
Explosion comes amid regional tensions
The explosion on the Iraqi military base comes amid spiralling regional tensions over the war between Israel and Iran-backed Palestinian militants Hamas. (Photo/Agencies)
Strike and counter-strike by Iran and Israel
On April 20, strikes blamed on Israel targeted a military base near the city of Isfahan in central Iran. The explosion came in response to Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend, in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran's embassy in Damascus. (Photo/Agencies)
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