Rocket Hits US Embassy in Baghdad Destroying Satellite Communications System
On March 14, a rocket launched by an unidentified drone struck the US Embassy compound in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone. The attack directly destroyed a satellite communications system, which is vital for secure data exchanges and communications among diplomatic staff and employees. Despite the presence of the US C-RAM air defense system, the drone was not intercepted, allowing the strike to succeed. The helicopter landing pad inside the embassy was also hit, signaling the audacity and precision of the attack. The incident underscores increased risks to US diplomatic personnel and infrastructure in Iraq, a region experiencing heightened military tensions.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Mar 2026 11:36
US Embassy in Iraq targeted in missile attack amid rising military tensions with Iran
In a significant escalation of military tensions, the US Embassy in Iraq has been targeted in a missile attack. This incident comes as President Trump has threatened to retaliate against Iran's oil infrastructure unless Iran ceases its aggressive actions against vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy, located in Baghdad, serves as a central diplomatic presence in Iraq, with heightened security protocols in place due to ongoing regional instability. The attack on the embassy is emblematic of the rising hostilities in the region, particularly amid the broader conflict involving Iranian influence in Iraq and its implications for US-led military... [Continue Reading]
Missile attack damages US Embassy in Baghdad, highlighting regional security tensions
A missile attack struck the United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, causing significant damage as smoke was seen emanating from the building. The missile landed on a helipad located within the heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses various government institutions and foreign embassies. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly related to security issues concerning US diplomatic missions. According to sources, the precise timing of the attack occurred early on Saturday. An Iraqi security official informed Al Jazeera that the assault successfully destroyed part of the embassy's air defence system, although further details regarding the extent of the... [Continue Reading]
US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq attacked with missile that hits helipad
The missile attack causes damage to the mission, according to sources, as smoke is seen rising from the building. [Continue Reading]
Middle East war live: Iran threatens retaliation as Trump says US 'obliterated' targets on Kharg island
The US embassy in Baghdad was struck by a projectile on Saturday, with plumes of black smoke seen rising above the diplomatic mission. The attack came as the Iranian authorities vowed to retaliate to US attacks on Kharg Island that President Donald Trump said had “obliterated” military infrastructure. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. [Continue Reading]
Smoke seen rising from US embassy in Baghdad
Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad after a reported attack. [Continue Reading]
Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members
Explosions rocked Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Saturday after two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, killing two members including a “key figure”, security sources said. The strikes are the first in the heart of Baghdad to kill Iran-backed fighters since the start of the Middle East war on February 28, which has not spared Iraq, long a proxy battleground between the US and Iran. “At 2.15am, a missile struck a house that was being used by Kataeb Hezbollah,” said a... [Continue Reading]
Iraqi official urges Australia to take back alleged IS fighters during meeting with ambassador
Iraq’s national security adviser Qassim al-Araji says he told Australian ambassador that countries should repatriate prisonersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Iraqi government official has implored Australia to repatriate a group of suspected Islamic State fighters, raising the issue with Canberra’s top diplomat in Baghdad just weeks after the detainees were transferred out of Syria.In a post on X, Iraq’s national security adviser, Qassim al-Araji, said he met with ambassador Glenn Miles last week, and told him that foreign detainees should be returned to their home... [Continue Reading]
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Feb 2026 08:49
