US Embassy in Baghdad Attacked by Drones, Iraqi Government Strongly Condemns

Istanbul (ANTARA) - The attack on the United States Embassy in Baghdad constitutes a “terrorist attack” on Iraq’s sovereignty, stated the Iraqi government, which strongly condemned the incident.

In a statement from Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani’s media office via social media platform X on Tuesday, the Iraqi government indicated that a banned group had launched the attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad.

Al-Sudani, who also serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces, has ordered the security services and relevant authorities to take action against any parties responsible for the attack.

The statement emphasised that attacks on diplomatic missions represent a serious violation of international agreements and inter-state relations.

The incident is also regarded as capable of placing Iraq in a difficult position before the international community, according to the Iraqi Prime Minister’s statement.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a fire broke out near the US Embassy complex in Baghdad following an attack by three explosive-laden drones, according to reports from Anadolu Agency journalists at the scene.

The Iraqi government affirmed that it will not tolerate any party attempting to disrupt security in Baghdad or other cities in Iraq, or those using weapons unlawfully.

This event occurs alongside the continuation of combined US-Israeli attacks on Iran since 28 February, which have resulted in the deaths of more than 1,300 people, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to global markets and international aviation.

Source: Anadolu