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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleRocket and drone attacks on the US embassy and a diplomatic facility in Iraq resumed on Tuesday after a series of earlier strikes the same day, security sources say.
Rockets and an explosive drone targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad, triggering sirens, and an explosion was heard near the compound, security sources say.
At least three explosive drones also targeted a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad International Airport, activating C-RAM air defense systems, the sources add.
There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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