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US Embassy in Baghdad hit by drone and rocket attacks
US Embassy in Baghdad Targeted by Attacks
Early Tuesday, the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, was subjected to drone and rocket attacks. According to AFP, quoting a security official, an AFP journalist reported seeing black smoke rising after an explosion within the embassy complex, as well as air defenses intercepting another drone. The attack marks a significant security incident in the region.
Explosions Spark Fire Inside Embassy Premises
The security official stated that "three drones and four rockets attacked the embassy, with at least one drone crashing inside it." These explosions sparked a fire within the embassy premises. Hours earlier, air defenses had successfully thwarted an initial rocket attack. The embassy was reportedly hit by at least five rounds of attacks, indicating a sustained assault on the compound.
*Source: YouTube: NDTV (2026-03-17)*
