Baghdad Green Zone attacked during Biden visit

[Kadie]

Baghdad Green Zone attacked during Biden visit
By DAVID RISING, Associated Press Writer David Rising, Associated Press Writer – 23 mins ago

BAGHDAD – Four mortar shells landed in the Green Zone as Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq Tuesday on a previously unannounced mission to help the country resolve its differences ahead of America's military withdrawal.

The shells were heard as they were fired from across the river on the east bank of the Tigris and at least one explosion was audible. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage in the Green Zone or in any other areas of the capital.

The U.S. military said they had initial reports that "one round of indirect fire impacted near the International Zone, not in it." The International Zone is the official name for the Green Zone, the walled off area in the heart of Baghdad that is home to government offices, the U.S. and British embassies and parliament.

It was unclear where Biden was at the time of the attack. Warning sirens sounded in the protected zone shortly after the blast.

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[ShortnFiery]

1. The Green Zone has had a number of attacks. This is not highly unusual. eom

[jillan]

2. I wonder why it is taking so long to hear anything. This happened

about 1/2 hr ago. You would think there would be some word by now.