Summary
A series of explosions took place near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone, involving drones. The incident is part of ongoing tensions between U.S. forces and Iran-backed groups. No injuries were reported from the attacks.
Key Facts
- Explosions occurred close to the U.S. embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone.
- Drones were involved, with two intercepted and one going off radar.
- Three explosive drones targeted a U.S. facility near Baghdad International Airport.
- A fire broke out near the Central Bank after debris from a drone fell.
- The violence is linked to ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran-aligned groups.
- A day before, an air raid killed four people at a PMF facility aligned with Iran.
- The PMF, or Hashd al-Shaabi, are officially part of Iraq's state security forces.
- Drones have also targeted locations in Erbil and near Mosul.
