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Air Attacks Target US Embassy in Baghdad, Explosion Heard


Wed 18 Mar 2026 | 10:31 AM
Smoke rises after an explosion at the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq March 17, 2026
Smoke rises after an explosion at the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq March 17, 2026
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A drone attack targeted ​the U.S. embassy in Baghdad ‌and an explosion was heard in the area early on Wednesday, security sources ​said.

The new attack took place ​a day after a series of ⁠strikes.

On Tuesday, security sources said that rocket and ​drone attacks had targeted the embassy, triggering sirens with an explosion heard ​near the diplomatic compound.

At ​least three explosive drones also targeted ‌a ⁠U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad International Airport, activating C-RAM air defence systems, the sources ​said on ​Tuesday.

Tehran-backed ⁠militias have been attacking U.S. interests in Iraq in ​retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli war ​on ⁠Iran that began on February 28.

There were no immediate ⁠reports ​of casualties or ​damage.