The US embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone was subjected to multiple explosions and rocket strikes, with at least 10 to 12 blasts heard. A minimum of four rockets specifically targeted the embassy, triggering air raid sirens and urging people to take cover. A second barrage of rockets was reported later, launched from a multiple rocket launcher system. No casualties have been reported so far, according to preliminary reports. The US Defense sources confirmed the rocket attack, with possible impacts near the embassy compound and the Union III Forward-Operations Base used by the Coalition. The attack is believed to have been carried out by pro-Iran militias.
Explosions And Rocket Strikes Reported Near U.S. Embassy In Iraq’s Green Zone https://t.co/1FKK8lCYid https://t.co/WQmnNMY2E5
#WATCH 🔴 AFP: The U.S. Embassy in #Baghdad #Iraq was targeted with rocket fire from a multiple rocket launcher system overnight. Three rockets landed in the vicinity. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties 🇮🇶 https://t.co/xJGK86g48V
Two rockets were launched at the 🇺🇸 US Embassy in Baghdad, #Iraq 🇮🇶 Embassy: "it was carried out by pro-#Iran militias."
#BREAKING: At least three rockets targeting the US embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone were fired at dawn on Friday, landing on the outskirts of the district housing government and diplomatic buildings. (AFP)
#BREAKING At least three rockets targeting the US embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone were fired at dawn on Friday, landing on the outskirts of the district housing government and diplomatic buildings, an Iraqi security official says https://t.co/r4W7XTHF0R
Explosions heard near US embassy in Baghdad - videos https://t.co/27EJ3Jsqik https://t.co/ljK7STmwi6
Explosions were heard near the US embassy in #Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone early on Friday and sirens calling on people to "duck and cover" were activated. https://t.co/PPYuzyVmEe
U.S. Defense Sources have Confirmed that a Rocket Attack occurred against the International “Green Zones” in the Iraqi Capital City of Baghdad tonight, with possible Impacts reported near the U.S. Embassy Compound as well as the Union lll Forward-Operations Base used by Coalition… https://t.co/xYuhwWqVMt https://t.co/xWSX8WDYAb
U.S. Defense Sources have Confirmed that a Rocket Attack occurred against the International “Green Zones” in the Iraqi Capital City of Baghdad tonight, with possible Impacts reported near the U.S. Embassy Compound as well as the Union lll Forward-Operations Base used by Coalition… https://t.co/HyNEHPA2NA
10 to 12 explosions have been heard in the Green Zone of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Alarms are blaring & loudspeakers are telling people to take cover. https://t.co/kGKJEa9vlp
BREAKING: The Green Zone and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad are under attack. At least 10 to 12 blasts have been heard https://t.co/oqR5wOzafP
4 Rockets have Targeted the U.S. Embassy Compound in Baghdad, Iraq. https://t.co/jLcopCgagQ
BREAKING: Second barrage of rockets fired towards vicinity of US embassy in Baghdad
More Explosions reported just now inside of the International “Green Zone” within the Iraqi Capital of Baghdad, it appears to possibly be a Second Barrage of Rockets.
BREAKING: Reports that rockets targeted the US embassy compound in Baghdad
Initial Reports that at least 4 Rockets have Targeted the U.S. Embassy Compound in Baghdad, Iraq.
BREAKING: Blasts heard near US embassy in Baghdad
Explosions reported in the vicinity of the US embassy in Baghdad, #Iraq. Sirens sounding at compound. https://t.co/dfB54tFGZD
Multiple Explosions and Air Raid Sirens have reportedly been heard near the U.S. Embassy within the International “Green Zone” in Baghdad, Iraq.