U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Targetted In Rocket Attack

 

DW: Rockets hit near US Embassy in Iraq ahead of Soleimani anniversary 

The US Embassy has intercepted at least three rockets fired into Baghdad's Green Zone. The attack comes ahead of the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. 

The US Embassy in the Baghdad Green Zone was targeted in a rocket attack on Sunday, according to reports. 

Iraqi security officials told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that the embassy's C-RAM defense system shot down the rockets in midair, causing minor damage to a residential complex and parked cars. 

There were no reports of casualties. 

"The US Embassy confirms rockets targeting the International Zone (Green Zone) resulted in the engagement of embassy defensive systems," said a statement released by the embassy. 

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WNU Editor: The U.S. is blaming Iranian-backed militias for this attack .... US Blames Iran-Backed Militias for Baghdad Rocket Attack (VOA). 

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Rockets fired at Baghdad Green Zone in 'terrorist act,' Iraq says -- CNN 

U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Hit In Rocket Attack -- NPR 

Rockets ‘targeting US embassy’ rain on Baghdad’s Green Zone – VIDEOS show fiery intercepts -- RT

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