The Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq was targeted by rockets, a security source reported Thursday, reports Shafaq News.

The source informed Shafaq News Agency that the base was struck by at least two rockets, though the type of rockets used remains unknown.

"Security forces are conducting a search operation to locate the area from which the rockets were launched," the source added.

There was no information about possible material damage or those behind the attack.