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Drone Strike on Iraqi Intelligence HQ Kills Officer

3/22/2026

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A drone strike on the Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) headquarters in Baghdad's Mansour district killed one officer on March 21, 2026.
INIS described the attack as a "terrorist act" by "outlaw groups."
The incident is part of a series of drone and rocket attacks on government and military sites amid tensions linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Iraqi authorities condemned the attack and vowed to pursue those responsible.

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A drone strike on the Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) headquarters in Baghdad's Mansour district killed one officer on March 21, 2026.
INIS described the attack as a "terrorist act" by "outlaw groups."
The incident is part of a series of drone and rocket attacks on government and military sites amid tensions linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Iraqi authorities condemned the attack and vowed to pursue those responsible.