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Baghdad, March 17 (Petra) — The United States Embassy in Baghdad was targeted Tuesday evening by a drone attack within the Green Zone.
According to Baghdad police command, the drone struck the embassy building located in the government complex inside the Green Zone in central Baghdad. The C-RAM air defense system intercepted the attack, neutralizing the explosive-laden drone near the embassy.
The attack comes amid a rise in assaults on critical facilities and diplomatic missions in Baghdad, particularly involving drones and rockets, highlighting a notable deterioration of security in the Iraqi capital.
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17/03/2026 22:29:21