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Missile Attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Injures Four

3/14/2026

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On March 14, 2026, around 3 a.m., the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was struck by missiles, injuring four American contractors.
Two missiles damaged the chancery annex.
Three missiles were intercepted by Iraqi air defenses.
The U.S. State Department blamed Iranian-backed militias for the attack, condemned by Iraqi Prime Minister.
The attack destroyed a satellite communications system at the embassy, following a Tehran explosion that killed at least 11 people.

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On March 14, 2026, around 3 a.m., the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was struck by missiles, injuring four American contractors.
Two missiles damaged the chancery annex.
Three missiles were intercepted by Iraqi air defenses.
The U.S. State Department blamed Iranian-backed militias for the attack, condemned by Iraqi Prime Minister.
The attack destroyed a satellite communications system at the embassy, following a Tehran explosion that killed at least 11 people.