The U.S. Embassy in Iraq came under missile attack on the 14th (local time). The strike occurred shortly after two fighters from a pro-Iran armed group in Baghdad were killed.
A missile struck and exploded at a helipad on the grounds of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, the Associated Press reported, citing Iraqi security officials.
Video obtained by the Associated Press showed black smoke billowing over the embassy compound after the missile explosion.
The U.S. Embassy compound in Iraq is one of the largest American diplomatic facilities in the world. Armed groups linked to Iran have continued attacks using rockets and drones.
It has not yet been confirmed whether the attack was carried out by Iran or by an Iran-aligned armed group in Iraq.
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