Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say - Reuters

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March 17, 2026
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Rocket and drone attacks resumed on U.S. embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad.

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U.S. embassy personnel and diplomatic staff in Baghdad face escalating security threats from armed groups.

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Rocket and drone attacks have resumed targeting the U.S. embassy and a diplomatic facility in Baghdad, according to sources cited by Reuters. The strikes represent a resumption of hostilities against American diplomatic installations in Iraq after a period of relative calm. Such attacks have been a recurring threat to U.S. personnel and interests in Baghdad, often attributed to Iranian-backed militia groups operating in the country. The incident underscores the continued security risks facing American diplomatic missions in Iraq despite ongoing efforts to stabilize the region. The Trump administration has not yet publicly commented on the scale of the attacks or any potential response.

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