FPV drone slams into US military base in Iraq

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 15, 2026 at 05:53 AM

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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.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Iran 50% Baghdad International Airport 60% Victory Base 70% FPV drone attack 75% Iraq ×280% Kataib Hezbollah 85% United States ×390%

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Al Jazeera

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70%

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Iraq

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