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• The Trump administration reopened the US embassy in Caracas on Saturday, marking the first diplomatic presence since 2019, with the American flag raised as part of resumed diplomatic relations with Venezuela. • The embassy reopening follows a deadly US military strike in early January that led to the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Celia Flores, a dramatic shift in bilateral relations. • The diplomatic resumption represents a significant policy reversal in the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela after years of sanctions and confrontational posturing.

• U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued an urgent advisory on Saturday for all American citizens to leave Iraq immediately following the second militia attack on the embassy since the Iran war began. • Iran-allied militias targeted U.S.-associated sites including diplomatic facilities, companies, and hotels; overland travel to neighboring countries recommended as flights halted. • Warning extends to U.S. consulate in Erbil, advising against visits amid numerous attacks; reflects escalating risks to U.S. personnel in Iraq.

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.

The U.S. Embassy in Rome issued an alert regarding a planned demonstration scheduled for March 14, 2026, in the Italian capital. While specific details about the demonstration's organizers and stated objectives were not fully disclosed in the alert, media reports suggested the protest may be related to U.S. foreign policy decisions, potentially including the ongoing Iran conflict. Embassy alerts of this nature typically precede large-scale protests in major European cities and serve to notify American citizens and diplomatic personnel of potential public disorder. The timing of the demonstration coincides with escalating international tensions and anti-war sentiment in several allied nations.