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Rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone in first such incident for new PM

The rocket reportedly landed near the US Embassy and caused little damage.
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A rocket landed near the US Embassy in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone early this morning, according to Iraqi security officials. It was the first such attack since Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi took office May 7.

The rocket caused little damage, Iraq’s Security Media Cell said in a statement. 

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