FPV drone slams into US military base in Iraq

On March 15, 2026, a US military base, Victory Base near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, was struck by an FPV drone. Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group in Iraq, claimed responsibility for the attack and released drone video footage. This marks the first known successful use of an FPV attack drone by the group against US forces. The incident raises concerns about the group's evolving capabilities and their ability to circumvent US defense systems. The attack's purpose is believed to be a demonstration of power and a challenge to the US presence in Iraq.