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A missile struck the US Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging part of its air defense system. No casualties reported. Iran-aligned groups have claimed or been linked to recent attacks amid ongoing regional conflict escalation. The attack follows recent strikes on Iran-backed groups and US bases in Iraq.
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As of March 28, 2026, Iraq has become a key battleground in the escalating US-Israeli war on Iran, triggered on February 28. Multiple airstrikes have targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) and US diplomatic sites in Baghdad, including the Green Zone and Baghdad International Airport. The strikes have killed dozens, including PMF commanders and civilians, prompting Iraq to authorize PMF self-defense and condemn violations of its sovereignty.
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Iranian drone and missile attacks target US and Israeli interests, including Baghdad and Beirut, as Iran and Israel exchange strikes. Oil infrastructure is hit, and regional conflicts deepen, with Iran's leadership and US allies responding. The situation remains volatile with ongoing military actions and geopolitical tensions.
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A series of explosions in Bujumbura, Burundi, caused by an ammunition depot fire, have triggered fears of a coup. Residents report gunfire and panic, with authorities urging calm. The incident follows ongoing political and economic instability in the country.
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Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. citizen, was kidnapped in Baghdad by Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah. Iraqi security forces arrested one suspect and seized a vehicle involved in the abduction. The US State Department is tracking the case and calls for her immediate release.