Drone Attack Targets US Diplomatic Hub in Baghdad Amid Regional Tensions

A drone attack targeted the US diplomatic center in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, on Tuesday. Although the attack caused no human casualties, the incident has further escalated regional tensions.

According to internal US security information cited by American media outlets The Washington Post and Reuters, the drone struck the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center in Baghdad. This center is a major logistics hub for US diplomatic personnel located near Baghdad Airport. It was reported that the drone struck near the center's security guard tower.

The report indicates that a total of six drones were launched in the attack. Security systems reportedly shot down five of the drones, while one drone managed to reach near the center's premises. US sources suspect that the attack may have been carried out by Iran-backed Iraqi militia groups.

These groups are active under the coalition named Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI). It is reported that these groups have increased attacks targeting US interests in Iraq following the start of US strikes on Iran.

Meanwhile, local sources indicated that at least three drones were intercepted around Erbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. Information suggests those drones were shot down outside the city, resulting in no damage or casualties. As a US military base is located near Erbil Airport, this area has frequently become a target for Iran and Iran-backed groups.