Iran-backed Iraqi militias launch drone attacks near diplomatic facility, Baghdad Airport

The embassy urged US citizens in Iraq to leave as soon as possible, noting that future attacks from Iran-backed Iraqi militias are possible.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 8, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC

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Jerusalem Post: Iran-backed Iraqi militias launch drone attacks near diplomatic facility, Baghdad Airport.

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Jerusalem Post •published Apr 8, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC •fetched Apr 8, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC