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Drone Flies Inside US Embassy in Baghdad, Raising Security Concerns

Published March 17, 2026, 10:17
Drone Flies Inside US Embassy in Baghdad, Raising Security Concerns

A video released by a pro-Iranian militia shows a drone flying within the Green Zone in Baghdad and entering the airspace of the US Embassy. The two-minute video depicts the drone maneuvering between embassy buildings, passing close to the American flag. The date of the video's recording has not been verified, but it has been posted on Telegram. The US Embassy had already ordered the departure of non-essential personnel due to security concerns, and recently faced a drone attack on the Al-Rasheed Hotel, located within the Green Zone. The area's air defense also activated to intercept incoming projectiles, indicating heightened tensions in the region. The incident raises new alarms for US authorities and exacerbates concerns about the security of US facilities in Iraq.