Coordinated aerial assault marks one of the most intense attacks on US facilities in Iraq in recent months.
Baghdad: Drones and rockets targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday, Iraqi security officials said, in what they described as one of the most intense attacks on the compound in recent months.
Security sources reported that at least five drones were involved in the assault, alongside multiple rockets, signaling a sharp escalation in threats against U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq. Residents across Baghdad reported hearing a loud explosion as the attack unfolded.
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show drones flying in coordinated formations over the embassy before a powerful blast sent thick smoke rising into the sky. A journalist from Reuters verified the location by matching visible landmarks, including nearby roads and buildings, with satellite imagery. The exact timing of the strike, however, could not be independently confirmed.
No immediate information was available بشأن casualties or the extent of damage. U.S. officials had not issued an official statement at the time of reporting.
The incident highlights persistent security challenges in Iraq, where armed groups have repeatedly targeted foreign missions amid ongoing regional tensions. Analysts say the use of coordinated drones and rockets reflects evolving tactics that could increase risks for diplomatic and military installations across the region.
Authorities are continuing investigations into the source of the attack.
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