Iraqi military says 9 rockets target Green Zone amid crisis

By QASSIM ABDU-ZAHRA
Associated Press

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s military says at least nine rockets have targeted Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of the country’s government. The rockets Thursday fell near the parliament building ahead of a much-anticipated session. The attack delayed the scheduled session to elect a new president, an important step toward resolving the year-long political crisis. Iraqi security officials say at least five people were wounded in the attack, including three civilians. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. The attacks are not the first to strike ahead of a planned parliament session. On Sept. 28, three rockets targeted the Green Zone as lawmakers voted to renew their confidence in the parliament speaker.