Iraqi military says 9 rockets target Green Zone amid crisis

Iraqi security forces block a road to the Green Zone Thursday. Pic/AFP

At least nine rockets targeted Iraq's parliament inside the heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday ahead of a much-anticipated session to resolve a political crisis, Iraq's military said.

The rocket attack delayed the parliament session scheduled to take place to elect a president, a key step toward resolving Iraq's stalled government formation one year since federal elections were held. The session was scheduled to take place later on Thursday.

At least five people were wounded in the attack "three were civilians and two were military personnel" the officials said without giving more details. The culprits were not immediately known.

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