00:22A major escalation has unfolded in Iraq's capital, Baghdad.
00:28The heavily fortified Green Zone came under intense attack in the early hours of March 18, as rockets and drones
00:37targeted the U.S. Embassy compound in one of the most serious assaults in recent weeks.
00:45According to security sources and eyewitness accounts, multiple rockets and at least five drones were launched toward the embassy.
00:53Air defense systems, including the U.S. CRAM, intercepted several incoming threats.
01:01However, at least one drone managed to breach defenses and strike inside the embassy compound, sparking fires and sending thick
01:10smoke into the sky.
01:12Sirens blared across the Green Zone as explosions echoed through the area.
01:17Emergency teams rushed to contain the fires, while security forces scrambled to assess the damage.
01:23While no confirmed U.S. casualties have been reported so far, there were indications that medical assistance was requested in
01:32the immediate aftermath.
01:37The violence was not limited to the embassy alone.
01:41A nearby hotel frequently used by diplomats, the Al Rashid Hotel, was also hit by a drone strike, causing additional
01:49fires.
01:50Separate strikes across Baghdad reportedly killed several individuals, including in a house believed to be linked to Iranian advisors.
02:04These attacks are widely believed to be carried out by Iran-aligned militia groups.
02:10They are seen as part of a broader retaliation linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, which has
02:18triggered a wave of proxy strikes across the region.
02:23This latest assault is part of a growing pattern.
02:27Earlier this month, multiple drone and rocket attacks targeted U.S. diplomatic and military facilities in Baghdad, including strikes on
02:37the embassy compound and nearby support centers.
02:40While many incoming threats were intercepted, some managed to hit their targets, causing damage and raising concerns over security.
02:48The situation remains tense and rapidly evolving.
02:54Explosions, interceptions and alerts continue to be reported, as both U.S. and Iraqi forces remain on high alert.
03:02With no clear sign of de-escalation, the risk of further attacks looms large over the region.
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