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SAT · 2026-03-14 · 04:38 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0314-24367
NSR-2026-0314-24367News Report·EN·Conflict
Smoke seen rising from US embassy in Baghdad
On March 14, 2026, social media videos showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, following a reported attack. According to Iraqi officials, a missile struck a helipad located at the embassy.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-14 · 04:38 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 14, 2026, social media videos showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, following a reported attack. According to Iraqi officials, a missile struck a helipad located at the embassy. The incident is reported in the context of ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. The extent of damage or any casualties resulting from the attack are not specified in the report. The reason for the attack is not stated in the report.
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Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising.
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Smoke seen rising from US embassy in Baghdad after a reported attack.
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Iraqi officials said a helipad at the embassy was hit by a missile.
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