Fire and damage after strike on US embassy compound in Baghdad
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US embassy compound in Baghdad hit by strike causing fire and damage.
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A strike hit the heavily fortified United States embassy compound in Baghdad, causing a fire and damage to the complex. The attack targeted one of the most secure diplomatic facilities in Iraq's capital. The incident represents a significant escalation in attacks against U.S. diplomatic presence in the region. No details were immediately available about casualties or the identity of those responsible for the strike.
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