Multiple explosions shook Iraq’s capital early Tuesday, with at least four people killed in an air raid on a building used by an Iran-backed group, according to reports citing witnesses and security sources.
At least four people were killed after an airstrike hit a building in Baghdad’s Jadiriya district, reportedly used by an Iran-backed group. The US military confirmed that four crew members were killed after a plane crashed in Iraq.
The airstrike followed a series of loud explosions heard across the city as there were multiple drone attacks targeting key locations in Baghdad, including the US Embassy and a prominent hotel, while a major oilfield in southern Iraq also came under attack.
US Embassy targeted in Green Zone
Explosions were also reported near the US Embassy compound located in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone. Verified visuals circulating online showed plumes of smoke rising from the vicinity, while air defence systems were seen intercepting multiple drones in the skies above the capital.
Security sources said four drones attempted to strike the US Embassy, but all were successfully intercepted. However, debris from the drones reportedly fell on Abu Nuwas Street and within the Green Zone.
Drone hits Al-Rasheed Hotel
A drone also struck the Al-Rasheed Hotel in the early hours, according to Iraq’s Ministry of Interior.
Authorities said the drone hit the hotel’s upper fence, causing no casualties or significant material damage.
Southern oilfield also attacked
The violence extended beyond the capital, with the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq also targeted by drones. The attack was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of Iraq’s armed forces, raising concerns over the security of the country’s critical energy infrastructure.
The latest attacks come amid escalating hostilities in the region, as tensions intensify between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.