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Rocket and Drone Attacks Target U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

3/17/2026

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On March 17, 2026, rockets and drones attacked the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.
Two drones were intercepted by the C-RAM system; one struck the embassy and a large explosion occurred nearby.
Another drone hit the Al Rasheed Hotel in the Green Zone.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani condemned the attacks and pledged to pursue the perpetrators.

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Story summary

On March 17, 2026, rockets and drones attacked the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.
Two drones were intercepted by the C-RAM system; one struck the embassy and a large explosion occurred nearby.
Another drone hit the Al Rasheed Hotel in the Green Zone.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani condemned the attacks and pledged to pursue the perpetrators.