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U.S. Deputy Secretary Criticizes Iraq After Drone Strike

4/10/2026

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On April 9, 2026, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned the Iraqi ambassador after a drone strike on a U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad.
The U.S. Embassy attributed the attack to an Iraqi militia group linked to Iran, which has conducted drone strikes near the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and the airport.
Landau recognized Iraqi security forces' efforts but criticized the Iraqi government for not preventing these attacks.

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On April 9, 2026, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned the Iraqi ambassador after a drone strike on a U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad.
The U.S. Embassy attributed the attack to an Iraqi militia group linked to Iran, which has conducted drone strikes near the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and the airport.
Landau recognized Iraqi security forces' efforts but criticized the Iraqi government for not preventing these attacks.