17.03.2026 21:12
The war between the United States and Israel and Iran continues on its 18th day with mutual attacks. Most recently, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked by three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The embassy's air defense system destroyed two of the UAVs in the air, while one hit the compound, resulting in a fire.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked by 3 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
COMPOUND ENGULFED IN FLAMES
While the air defense system at the embassy destroyed two of the UAVs in the air, it was reported that the other one hit the wall of the embassy. A fire broke out around the embassy compound. No statement has yet been made by Iraqi authorities regarding the matter.
U.S.-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the U.S. launched a military attack on Iran on February 28, while negotiations were ongoing between Tehran and the Washington administration. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where U.S. bases are located, in addition to Israel. In the U.S.-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the U.S.-Israel attacks has exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured has surpassed 17,000.