Iraq drone attack: US diplomatic support facility attacked near Baghdad airport as tensions with Iran rise

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He further detailed how the attack occurred.

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Six drones were reportedly launched at the compound, five of which were shot down. However, one of them successfully attacked a U.S. facility, according to a security official who spoke to The Washington Post. “The attack hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, a massive logistics hub for U.S. diplomats near Baghdad Airport,” Hudson continued.

A photo purportedly from the incident was also shared online. Footage shows smoke rising. However, this is from an unverified profile. HT.com was unable to independently verify the authenticity of this image.

The publication reported that the State Department stated that individuals must “duck and cover.” Meanwhile, the Iraqi Defense Ministry condemned the attacks near Iraqi bases but made no mention of attacks on U.S. facilities.

According to reports, the statement read: “The Ministry of National Defense emphasized that it will not stand idly by. On the contrary, it will resolutely confront and pursue…all parties involved.”

Officials who spoke to The Washington Post said the attack was likely carried out by militias affiliated with Iraq’s Islamic Resistance, an alliance of Iran-backed armed groups that has stepped up attacks since the Israeli and U.S. offensive.

Coordinated attack kills Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran. At the same time, it blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz, hampering ship navigation and thus disrupting the distribution of fuel and liquefied petroleum gas. US President Donald Trump today warned them against laying mines in the strait and later said the Navy had destroyed some of its ships capable of laying such mines.