The American Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq came under missile fire on Saturday, according to Iraqi security officials. The attack resulted in visible smoke rising from the embassy compound, though the extent of damage remains unclear.
Iraqi security officials reported Saturday that the United States Embassy in Baghdad came under missile fire, with the attack generating visible smoke from the diplomatic compound.
According to the security sources who spoke with Reuters, the missile strike targeted the American embassy facility in Iraq’s capital city. While smoke was observed rising from the embassy building following the attack, officials have not yet released information regarding the extent of damage or any potential casualties.
The incident occurred on March 14, marking another security challenge for American diplomatic personnel stationed in the volatile region.
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