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Rockets strike US Embassy in Baghdad

Al Jazeera
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The US Embassy in Baghdad was attacked with rockets on March 7, 2026.
Rockets strike US Embassy in Baghdad
Why it matters
Rockets were launched toward the US Embassy compound in Baghdad’s Green Zone. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered Iraqi security forces to pursue the perpetrators. The Iraqi government described the launch of projectiles toward the embassy as a terrorist act and an offence against Iraq’s sovereignty and security. No party was identified as responsible in the government statement. An unnamed security official said four rockets were launched toward the embassy.
Implications
  • Iraqi security forces are tasked with pursuing the perpetrators of the rocket attack.
Who is affected
  • Diplomatic security teams at the US Embassy in Baghdad
  • Iraqi internal security forces
  • Iraqi executive leadership
Source

Al Jazeera

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