Summary
A U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq was hit by a drone on Tuesday, with six drones launched in total. Five drones were shot down, and one hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, but it's unclear if anyone was hurt. The attack is suspected to have been carried out by a group called the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
Key Facts
- A U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad, Iraq, was targeted by a drone strike.
- Six drones were launched; five were intercepted, but one hit the facility.
- The strike hit near a guard tower in the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center.
- It is not known if there were any casualties or injuries from the attack.
- The attack is believed to be carried out by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is linked to Iran-backed groups.
- A U.S. State Department alert advised personnel at the facility to "duck and cover."
- The U.S. Department of Defense anticipated a strong day of military actions against Iran on the same day as the attack.
