Iraqi security forces prevent rocket attack on air base

BAGHDAD, June 11 (KUNA) -- Iraqi security forces on Friday foiled a rocket attack targetting Balad air base, north of Baghdad, two days after three rockets fired on the base left no casualties.
Security forces found four Katyusha rocket launchers in a nearby area which were being prepared to attack the base, which houses US contractors, a statement read.
The statement did not mention any group as being responsible for the artillery. (end) ahh.sd