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Missile Strikes U.S. Embassy Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

3/14/2026

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The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was struck by a missile on March 14, 2026, hitting a helipad in the Green Zone.
The attack follows the killing of two Iran-backed militants in Baghdad and a security alert about threats from Iranian-aligned militias.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes on Iran's Kharg Island.
He also warned of further strikes if Iranian actions disrupt maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was struck by a missile on March 14, 2026, hitting a helipad in the Green Zone.
The attack follows the killing of two Iran-backed militants in Baghdad and a security alert about threats from Iranian-aligned militias.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes on Iran's Kharg Island.
He also warned of further strikes if Iranian actions disrupt maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz.