US Embassy in Baghdad confirms planned blast

2026-02-07 - 06:06

Shafaq News- Baghdad The US Embassy in Baghdad on Saturday said a "controlled" explosion was carried out in the capital's Diplomatic Support Center. In a brief statement, the embassy added that Iraqi authorities were notified in advance. No further details were provided. The Iraqi authorities were notified of a controlled explosion happening on the morning of Saturday, February 7, at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, a U.S. diplomatic facility. — U.S. Embassy Baghdad (@USEmbBaghdad) February 7, 2026 In July 2025, the US also conducted a "controlled explosion" in the same facility, also without specifying reasons.