Three of the five missiles launched this Sunday against the US Embassy. in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, they directly hit the headquarters, reports AFP. One of the projectiles would have partially damaged the feeding area.American helicopters landed at the US Embassy. in Baghdad Some information suggests that US helicopters would have landed at the US Embassy. in Baghdad.
According to the Iraqi network Al Sumaria TV, which cites a security source, the attack has left several injured, while helicopters are at the scene to evacuate the people inside the Embassy. Previously, it was reported that at least four of the missiles had hit near the diplomatic headquarters. At least one person has been injured in the attack, according to an official Iraqi source cited by AFP.The first direct blow to the US embassy in Iraq The diplomatic mission, which is located in the so-called high security Green Zone in Baghdad, has been the subject of several rocket attacks in recent months.
This Sunday’s attack, in addition to occurring earlier than usual, is the first direct hit. The Iraqi Prime Minister, Adil Abdul Mahdi, has condemned the attack, emphasizing that the Government is “committed to the protection of all diplomatic missions and the adoption of all necessary measures to achieve it.” The incident occurs weeks after the US air raid near Baghdad airport, in which Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi Shiite militia leader Abu Mahdi al Muhandis died along with other officers.
