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Briefing: US embassy attacked in Baghdad, after strikes kill Iran-backed fighters in Iraq

Strategic angle: The US embassy in Baghdad was hit by an attack following strikes that killed three members of a powerful Iran-backed group.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-14 · 1 MIN READ

Attack occurred on Saturday.

Strikes targeted Iran-backed fighters in Iraq.

Security sources reported a cloud of black smoke above the embassy.