Loud explosions were heard early Sunday near Erbil airport, which hosts US-led coalition troops in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.An AFP journalist reported seeing thick black smoke rising from the airport area. On Saturday, US-led coalition forces downed several missiles and explosive-laden drones over Erbil.Read more:Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in airstrikes as US, Israel launch attacksKhamenei killed – what happens next for Iran?