Katyusha rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say - Reuters

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March 7, 2026
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Katyusha rockets targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, according to security sources.

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Katyusha rockets targeted the United States embassy in Baghdad, according to security sources. The attack involved multiple rockets, with some reportedly landing within the heavily fortified Green Zone where the embassy is located. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. This incident marks a continuation of rocket attacks on facilities hosting U.S. personnel in Iraq, raising concerns about regional stability.

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