US EditionIraqi Shiite Militia Claims Drone Attack Targeting US Forces at Airport in Iraq’s Capital
- On March 2, 2026, the Iraqi Shia militia Saraya Awliya al-Dam claimed a drone attack on Victoria Base near Baghdad International Airport targeting U.S. troops, while the U.S. and Iraq did not immediately comment.
- Following the high-profile strikes on Iran on March 1, 2026, Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on U.S.-linked targets, according to reports.
- The U.S. military confirmed three American service members were killed, while Iranian leaders reported more than 200 people have died in Iran since the fighting began.
- Reaction-first: Britain, France and Germany said they were ready to help, while Gulf states warned they could retaliate, raising risks of regional escalation.
- President Donald Trump said the operation may last four weeks and remains open to talks with Iranian leaders, while U.S. and Israeli officials focus on Iran's proxies.
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Iraqi PM Sudani aims to rein in pro-Iran militias, avoid war
On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani directed security forces to address "any act that would undermine security and stability" in response to evolving regional developments and an increase in attacks by Iran-backed factions. As commander-in-chief, Sudani chaired an extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security to address what his office described as a "dangerous security escalation" in the region. He …
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Iraqi militia claims drone attack targeting US troops in Baghdad
The U.S. and Israel pounded targets across Iran on Sunday, dropping massive bombs on the country’s ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships as part of an intensifying military campaign.
Iran-Backed Iraqi Shiite Militia Claims Drone Attack On US Forces At Baghdad Airport
The strikes came as Iran vowed revenge Sunday after the killing of its supreme leader, retaliating with missiles and drone attacks on Israel and nearby Arab Gulf countries hosting U.S. forces.
Escalations in Baghdad: Shiite Militias Target US Troops
An Iraqi Shiite militia, Saraya Awliya al-Dam, claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting US forces at Baghdad's airport. The assault amplifies tensions after Iran's Supreme Leader was reportedly killed. This marks another episode in ongoing conflicts involving Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, amid a campaign initiated by the U.S. and Israel.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack targeting US forces at airport in Iraq’s capital.
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