Rocket attack targets the US embassy in Baghdad, no casualties reported
Friday, 8 December 2023 A rocket attack, the first confirmed since the Israel-Hamas war, hit the US Embassy in the Green Zone in Baghdad, causing minor material damage but no casualties. Iran-backed militias have claimed responsibility for numerous attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq and Syria during the past weeks. The attack targeted the heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses Iraqi government buildings and embassies. The US military reported a total of 78 attacks on US facilities, with 37 in Iraq and 41 in Syria. This attack underscores the ongoing threats faced by US personnel and facilities in the region.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad became the target of mortar rounds, with suspicions pointing toward Iran-backed militias. The attack raised concerns amid escalating tensions, reflecting the ongoing conflict between these militias and U.S. forces in the region.
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Friday, 8 December 2023
