US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq attacked with missile that hits helipad
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On March 14, 2026, the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq was struck by a missile, marking the second attack on the embassy since the start of the war. The missile hit a helipad within the embassy compound, located in Baghdad's Green Zone, causing damage and smoke to rise from the building. An Iraqi security source reported that part of the embassy's air defense system was destroyed. While there was no immediate confirmation of casualties or the extent of the damage, Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have pledged to attack US facilities, seeking to avenge the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. These groups had also offered a reward for information leading to US diplomatic personnel, some of whom are reportedly taking shelter in civilian houses.
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