Missile and drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad

On March 14, 2026, the US embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone was struck by a projectile, reportedly hitting the complex's helipad. This attack followed earlier incidents near the Baghdad International Airport, where reports indicated at least five to nine projectiles and drones were involved, resulting in five injuries among workers and security personnel. Iraqi security sources noted that the embassy attack occurred hours after separate strikes in Baghdad killed two members of an Iran-aligned armed group. While some reports identified the embassy strike as a missile impact, others suggested the potential use of drones. No US casualties were reported in the embassy strike itself. Following the event, the US embassy issued an urgent security alert, strongly encouraging US citizens to depart Iraq immediately due to threats from militia groups. Iraqi authorities are conducting an investigation into the extent of the damages and the origin of the projectiles.