Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad — reports

Rocket and drone attacks struck the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and a nearby diplomatic facility, triggering air defense systems and explosions. No casualties or damage were immediately reported as tensions persist.

Ahmed Rasheed/Reuters

18 March 2026 at 01:17:59

Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad — reports

Smoke rises after an explosion at the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq, following a rocket and drone attack, according to security sources, March 17, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Maher Nazeh/Reuters

Rocket and drone attacks on the U.S. embassy and a diplomatic facility in Iraq resumed on Tuesday after a series of earlier strikes the same day, security sources said.

Rockets and an explosive drone targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, triggering sirens and an explosion was heard near the compound, security sources said.

At least three explosive drones also targeted a U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad International Airport, activating C-RAM air defence systems, the sources added.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

-Ahmed Rasheed/Reuters