Drones, rockets attack US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say

Record ID: 2366507

  • Title: Drones, rockets attack US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say
  • Date: 17th March 2026
  • Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MARCH 16, 2026) (UNRESTRICTED POOL) U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SPEAKING TO MEDIA IN OVAL OFFICE (SOUNDBITE)(English) U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, SAYING: REPORTER ASKING OFF-CAMERA: “And secondly sir, do you still plan to travel to Beijing at the end of this week?” TRUMP: “I don't know. We're working on that right now. We're speaking to Ch
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  • Keywords: Iran Iraq Israel US conflict drone military rocket security strike war
  • Location: BAGHDAD, IRAQ
  • City: BAGHDAD, IRAQ
  • Country: Iraq
  • Topics: Conflicts/War/Peace,Middle East,Military Conflicts
  • Reuters ID: LVA001464917032026RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:A wave of drone and rocket attacks targeted the U.S. embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday (March 17), Iraqi security sources said, describing it as the most intense assault since the attacks began, with at least five drones used.
    A powerful explosion was heard in the Iraqi capital, a Reuters witness reported on Tuesday, and video showed at least one drone being hit by projectiles.
    (Production: Keval Singh)
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