Green Zone

Baghdad's Green Zone is a heavily fortified area in the Iraqi capital that houses government buildings and foreign embassies, including the US Embassy. It is newsworthy due to a recent escalation of attacks, primarily drone and missile strikes, targeting the US Embassy and surrounding areas. These attacks are linked to escalating tensions between US forces and Iraqi groups aligned with Iran, particularly in the context of a US-Israeli war on Iran. Recent events include drone strikes on a luxury hotel frequented by foreign diplomats, a missile attack damaging the US Embassy's helipad, and other explosions near the embassy. The Iraqi Prime Minister has ordered security forces to pursue the attackers, highlighting Iraq's attempt to avoid being drawn into the conflict. The Green Zone's vulnerability underscores the regional instability and the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran and their respective allies.