Drone strike thwarted near Baghdad Airport

2026-03-14 - 17:24

Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraqi security forces intercepted a drone on Saturday targeting the Diplomatic Support Center at Victory Base, near Baghdad International Airport. A security source told Shafaq News that the interception occurred in the Al-Radwaniyah area, preventing any damage or casualties. Since the US-Israeli war against Iran began on February 28, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region have seen a series of drone and rocket attacks linked to Iran-aligned armed factions. Earlier today, an attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad damaged a satellite communications system inside the diplomatic compound. No casualties have been reported.