Drone Targets American Diplomatic Facility In Iraq: US State Department

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-12T01:08:22+00:00

The US State Department reported a drone attack on a major diplomatic facility in Iraq, specifically the Diplomatic Support Center near Baghdad Airport. No injuries occurred, and the US is coordinating with Iraq to enhance security measures.

RunWithRugs

2026-03-12 01:08:22

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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA

Washington: The US Department of State announced that a drone targeted a major American diplomatic facility in Iraq Tuesday, confirming that no injuries were reported as a result of the attack.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the department said the strike targeted the Diplomatic Support Center, a logistics hub for US diplomats located near Baghdad International Airport, noting that the incident impacted a watchtower at the site.

The statement added that the United States and the Iraqi government are in close contact regarding the necessary measures to protect US personnel and facilities.

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