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Illustrative: A road sign shows the way toward the US embassy in Jerusalem on April 19, 2024. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP)
August 29, 2026, 4:48 am
US diplomats, family members start returning to Mideast embassies after Iran war evacuations
All relatives of American government employees in Israel given the go-ahead to return, though tighter restrictions remain in place at diplomatic missions elsewhere in the region
By Matthew Lee
Screengrabs of social media videos showing Iraqi security forces raiding the Green Zone diplomatic compound in Baghdad, June 28, 2026. (X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 28, 2026, 1:16 pm
Iraqi forces raid Baghdad Green Zone, arrest officials linked to corruption, Iran-backed groups
Security official says raids part of effort by new PM Zaidi to show US that Iraq is committed to democratic reforms, cracking down on Iranian influence
By AFP
A FlyDubai aircraft prepares to land as a smoke plume rises from an active fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (AFP)
March 17, 2026, 12:06 pm
One killed in Abu Dhabi as Iran keeps up strikes on beleaguered Gulf states
Drones again intercepted over US embassy in Baghdad overnight; UAE briefly shuts airspace due to incoming fire, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar report successful interceptions
By Agencies
Shiite Muslims mourn the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a protest against the US and Israel in Lahore, Pakistan, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
March 1, 2026, 2:39 pm
Pro-Iran mobs in Pakistan, Iraq try to storm US embassies; at least 8 killed
Rioters in Karachi climb over main gate, smash windows at American mission, as police fire tear gas; in Baghdad, hundreds clash with security forces outside US diplomatic compound
By AFP
US President Donald Trump applauds on stage at the Al Udeid Air Base, May 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. (AP/Alex Brandon)
June 12, 2025, 12:18 am
US begins evacuating Mideast embassies, army bases as Iran nuclear talks come to a head
CENTCOM chief shelves Senate testimony as nonessential embassy staff, troops’ dependents depart region; Iranian defense minister threatens to strike US bases amid stalled talks
By Jacob Magid and Agencies
Fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces attend the funeral of a commander from the Kataib Hezbollah paramilitary group killed in a US airstrike, in Baghdad, Iraq on February 8, 2024. (AP/Hadi Mizban, File)
September 13, 2024, 1:02 pm
US blames Iran-linked groups for Tuesday attack on Iraq diplomatic compound
US embassy reports no casualties in blast, which occurred ahead of Iranian president’s visit to Iraq; military official says explosion was caused by ‘two Katyusha-type rockets’
By AFP
A plume of smoke rises from Baghdad's Green Zone after rockets target the US embassy, early morning on December 8, 2023. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 9, 2023, 1:14 am
Rocket barrage targets US embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone
No injuries, damage reported in attack; Washington says Iran-backed militias likely behind launches; Iraqi PM pans incident, calls on authorities to bring culprits to justice
By AFP
The US embassy, seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq, January 3, 2020. (AP/Khalid Mohammed)
January 13, 2022, 9:09 pm
Four rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad — Iraqi officials
Girl and woman said injured as three missiles strike within the embassy perimeter, and fourth hits a nearby school
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra
Anti-aircraft fire is seen over the US embassy in Baghdad on July 6 20121 (Screencapture/Twitter)
July 6, 2021, 2:01 am
US forces shoot down explosive-laden drone over Baghdad embassy
US has offered a $3 million reward after at least 6 armed drone attacks on its forces in Iraq this year; no injuries reported
By AFP
US soldiers stand at a site of Iranian bombing at Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar, Iraq on January 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Qassim Abdul-Zahra)
March 3, 2021, 1:10 pm
Civilian dies of heart attack in rocket assault on Iraq base hosting US troops
Incident comes amid escalating tensions with jihadists, just 2 days ahead of first-ever visit to the country by the pope
By Maya Gebeily
Iraqi counterterrorism forces stand guard in front of the US embassy in the capital Baghdad, on January 2, 2020. (Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP)
December 20, 2020, 9:16 pm
3 rockets fired toward US embassy in Iraq
Iraqi officials says diplomatic mission’s C-RAM defense system downed the rockets midair; incident comes ahead of anniversary of targeted killing in Baghdad of Iran’s Soleimani
By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ
The US embassy, seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq, January 3, 2020. (AP/Khalid Mohammed)
December 3, 2020, 4:11 am
US embassy in Iraq pulls some diplomats out, fearing attacks
Iraqi officials say ‘minor drawdown’ carried out to minimize risk to staff, after repeated assaults by pro-Iran groups
By AFP
David Schenker, US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 9, 2019. (Hussein Malla/AP)
October 1, 2020, 8:50 pm
US says ‘can’t tolerate’ attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Assistant secretary of state does not confirm or deny reported threat by Washington to withdraw its troops and close embassy in Baghdad if violence doesn’t end
By AFP
The US embassy, seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq, January 3, 2020. (AP/Khalid Mohammed)
September 29, 2020, 4:53 am
US warns Iraq of Baghdad embassy closure if attacks continue
Administration has expressed increasing frustration with ongoing rocket fire from Iranian-supported groups as it steps up pressure on Tehran
By SAMYA KULLAB and Matthew Lee
Illustrative: US Army Apache helicopters conduct overflights of the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, December 31, 2019. (US Army photo/Spc. Khalil Jenkins, CJTF-OIR Public Affairs)
July 19, 2020, 7:10 pm
Rare daytime rocket attack hits Baghdad as Iran FM visits
At least two projectiles fall in high-security zone outside US embassy; defense system not triggered, apparently because trajectory had them falling short of compound
By AFP
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