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Drone hits U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq as Mideast violence deepens
Six drones targeted a U.S. diplomatic logistics hub near Baghdad airport; one struck the facility while five were intercepted, amid ongoing U.S.-Iran regional conflict.
- On Tuesday, a drone struck the U.S. diplomatic support center near Baghdad airport, and a U.S. State Department internal alert ordered individuals to 'duck and cover', the Washington Post reported.
- Suspected retaliation by pro-Tehran militias followed U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran that began on February 28, and the strike was likely carried out by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
- Six drones were launched toward the compound; five drones were shot down while one drone hit near a guard tower, prompting a State Department alert to 'duck and cover'.
- Iran's U.N. ambassador said U.S.-Israeli strikes killed more than 1,300 civilians, Israel reported 11 civilian deaths, and the U.S. military confirmed seven service members were killed.
- Iran has responded with strikes on Israel and U.S. bases, while President Donald Trump said the strikes aimed to eliminate 'imminent threats' and Reuters reported as many as 150 U.S. troops wounded.
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