Drone Strikes US Diplomatic Center in Iraq, No Injuries Reported

A drone struck a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad on Tuesday, but there were no injuries. The strike hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center near the airport. Individuals at the facility were ordered to “duck and cover.” An internal alert confirmed everyone was accounted for. The incident occurred amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran.

Reports say six drones targeted the compound, with five shot down. The Washington Post cited the Islamic Resistance in Iraq as likely responsible. This umbrella group is backed by Iran. Iraq condemned attacks near its bases but did not mention the U.S. facility. The Iraqi Ministry of Defense warned it would confront all parties involved.

The U.S. and Israel have conducted airstrikes on Iran since February 28. Iran responded with strikes on Israel and Gulf countries hosting U.S. bases. The Revolutionary Guards threatened to block Gulf oil shipments unless attacks ceased. Tuesday marked some of the war’s most intense airstrikes, according to Pentagon sources. Global markets remain concerned about the escalating conflict.

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Iran fired missiles at U.S.-operated bases in Qatar and Iraq’s Kurdistan. Drone attacks followed at U.S. troops’ locations in the UAE and Bahrain. President Donald Trump said the strikes targeted imminent threats from Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Iran denies pursuing nuclear weapons and called the attacks unlawful. Israel is believed to possess nuclear weapons, while Iran does not.

The conflict has caused significant civilian casualties. Israel reports 11 civilian deaths from Iranian attacks. Meanwhile, Iran’s U.N. ambassador claims U.S.-Israeli strikes killed over 1,300 civilians. The situation continues to raise tensions in the Middle East. Analysts warn that further escalation could impact global security and energy markets.