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A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, with no casualties reported, amid stepped-up attacks by Iran-aligned militias on US interests in Iraq. The US Embassy renewed its Level 4 security alert for Iraq, warning of continued threats from Iran-backed groups targeting Americans and infrastructure. This follows a drone strike in northern Iraq that killed one French soldier and wounded others in a coalition base on Thursday. The incidents highlight rising risks for US diplomatic facilities as the Iran conflict intensifies.

A missile struck a helipad within the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, as reported by two security officials amid heightened attacks by Iran-aligned militias. The sprawling embassy, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities, faces renewed Level 4 security alerts warning of continued threats to US interests. This follows a drone strike in northern Iraq that killed one French soldier and wounded others in the international coalition. Pro-Iranian factions have intensified targeting of bases hosting US and coalition troops.

A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad on March 13, 2026, as reported by two security officials, prompting a renewed Level 4 security alert for Iraq due to threats from Iran-aligned militias. The embassy, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities, has faced repeated rocket and drone attacks, with militias recently intensifying strikes on bases hosting US and coalition troops. A separate drone strike in northern Iraq on March 12 killed one French soldier and wounded others in an international coalition force. These incidents underscore rising risks to US personnel as the US-Iran war drags into its third week.

A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad on March 13, 2026, according to two Iraqi security officials, prompting a Level 4 security alert renewal for US interests in Iraq. Iran-aligned militias have intensified rocket and drone attacks on the embassy and bases hosting US-coalition troops, following recent US strikes on Iran. The incident underscores rising risks to American personnel, coming a day after a drone strike in northern Iraq killed one French soldier and wounded others in the anti-ISIS coalition. US diplomats warn of potential continued targeting by Iran-backed groups amid the escalating regional conflict.