The US embassy has confirmed that a barrage of rockets was launched at its compound situated in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone.
These incidents are the most recent in a series of attacks occurring amidst the ongoing conflict in the region.
“A multi-rocket attack was launched at US and Coalition forces in the vicinity of Union III and the Baghdad embassy complex” without causing any reported casualties or damage, a US official said.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the incident. The United States heads an international coalition fighting against jihadists in Iraq and neighboring Syria, with its forces facing multiple recent attacks.
These assaults occur amidst a two-month-plus conflict involving US ally Israel and the Iran-backed Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
According to a statement from the US embassy, the mission compound was targeted by “two salvoes of rockets” around 4:15 am (0115 GMT).
“Indications are the attacks were initiated by Iran-aligned militias,” said a US spokesperson.
“We again call on the government of Iraq… to do all in its power to protect diplomatic and coalition partner personnel and facilities.
“We reiterate that we reserve the right to self-defence and to protect our personnel anywhere in the world,” the spokesperson added.
