Missile strike hits U.S. embassy in Baghdad
Attack on Green Zone embassy sparks probe
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad sustained damage after a reported missile attack on the Green Zone, Iraqi security sources and video evidence confirmed. Eyewitness footage showed fire and dark smoke rising from the diplomatic compound, location and nearby water to satellite imagery and local reports. Iraqi sources did not detail the extent of damage.
Initial accounts indicate several missiles were launched toward the Green Zone, with at least one striking near the embassy. Emergency teams and Iraqi security forces responded to secure the site and assess damage; U.S. officials said there were no immediate reports of American casualties. Security measures around the embassy were tightened.
Iraqi authorities have opened an investigation to identify launch sites and those responsible. Analysts note the attack occurred amid heightened regional tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States; militias aligned with Iran have previously targeted U.S. interests in Iraq. Iraqi officials condemned the strike and vowed to bolster protection for diplomatic facilities. The embassy remains operational while assessments continue.
