US embassy in Iraq hit by missile; no injuries reported
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Missile strikes U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, destroying air defenses but causing no injuries.
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Americans traveling to or working in Iraq face increased security risks from escalating attacks.
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A missile struck the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Saturday with no reported injuries, according to multiple news outlets. The attack destroyed the embassy's air defense system and hit a helipad inside the compound, according to Iraqi security sources. The incident represents a significant escalation in attacks on American diplomatic facilities in Iraq. No group has claimed responsibility for the missile strike, and the extent of damage beyond the air defense system remains unclear.
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, after strikes kill Iran-backed fighters in Iraq
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