Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say - Reuters
Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say Reuters
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A drone attack targeted the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, a logistics hub for U.S. diplomats near Baghdad International Airport. Six drones were launched; five were intercepted, and one impacted near a guard tower. No casualties were reported. U.S. officials believe the attack was launched by Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq.
A missile struck a helipad at the United States embassy complex in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, causing smoke to rise above the compound. The attack occurred on March 14, 2026, and was part of a series of escalating attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq.
A video showing Iranian-aligned militias, Kata'ib Hezbollah, carrying out drone strikes against the Victory Base area near Baghdad International Airport went viral. The five missiles that struck the airport caused injuries to four people. The attack highlights the increasing use of drones by Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
A first-person view (FPV) drone struck a U.S. military base in Iraq, causing injuries to four personnel. The attack was attributed to Iranian-backed militias operating in the region. This incident underscores the evolving tactics of these groups in targeting U.S. assets in Iraq.
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