On Friday night, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad became the target of a missile attack, as reported by the Associated Press.
The missile reportedly hit a helipad within the embassy grounds. This incident was captured on video, which shows smoke rising from the site. The footage was shared on social media by Sabereen News, an outlet linked to pro-Iranian militia groups in Iraq.
This attack follows shortly after an incident in which two fighters from an Iran-backed militant group were reportedly killed in Baghdad, according to sources cited by AFP. The embassy, situated in Baghdad’s heavily fortified “green zone,” is known for its stringent security measures.
At this time, it remains unclear whether there were any casualties or injuries resulting from the missile strike.
The embassy is located in Baghdad’s heavily fortified “green zone.”
It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the attack.
A security alert posted by the embassy hours before the attack warned that “Iran and the terrorist militia groups allied with it pose a significant threat to public safety in Iraq.”
“Attacks targeting US citizens, US interests, and critical infrastructure have been observed,” the embassy warned. “These groups have also attacked US companies and energy infrastructure operated by the United States, and they are likely to continue targeting them.
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“In addition, Iran-aligned terrorist militias have launched attacks on hotels frequented by foreigners and other facilities linked to the United States throughout Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. U.S. citizens also face a risk of kidnapping.”
The embassy urged Americans to “exercise vigilance, maintain a low profile, and avoid areas that could make them potential targets” and provided guidance for US citizens wishing to leave Iraq.
Last week, the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh was damaged in a suspected Iranian drone strike.
The attack sparked a fire but the embassy was not severely damaged.
