MARCH 11, 2026
Drone said to strike US diplomatic facility in Iraq; Iran-backed militia suspected
The Post reports that six drones werelaunched toward the compound in Baghdad, one of which hit the US facility while five were shot down. The security official, who the Post says spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive security situation, isn’t aware of any casualties.
The State Department issued an internal alert saying adrone hit near a guard tower and that individuals at the facility were ordered to “duck and cover,” according to the Post.
The attack was likely carried out by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, the Post reports, citing the security official.
The Post reports that six drones were launched toward the compound in Baghdad, one of which hit the US facility while five were shot down. The security official, who the Post says spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive security situation, isn’t aware of any casualties.
The State Department issued an internal alert saying a drone hit near a guard tower and that individuals at the facility were ordered to “duck and cover,” according to the Post.
The attack was likely carried out by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, the Post reports, citing the security official.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/drone-said-to-strike-us-diplomatic-facility-in-iraq-iran-backed-militia-suspected/