A drone attack in the heavily guarded Green Zone of Baghdad hit the ar Rashid hotel and was supposed to target the American embassy. The city experienced another explosion.
In the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, a drone attack occurred, which caused a fire on the roof of the ar-Rashid Hotel, located in the heavily guarded Green Zone. According to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, no one was killed in the incident. The attack was reportedly aimed at the US embassy, which is located in the same area as the hotel. Information about the attack was brought by the AFP agency.
- A drone attack in Baghdad caused a fire on the roof of the ar Rashid hotel.
- No casualties were reported in the attack in the heavily guarded Green Zone.
- The attack was targeted at the American embassy located in the area.
- Shortly before the incident, air defense intercepted another attack on the embassy.
- After the attack, the authorities stepped up security measures and the zone remains extremely tense.
The Green Zone, known as the walled area of Baghdad, is home to several foreign diplomatic missions and government institutions. After the attack, the street on which the hotel is located was immediately closed by security forces. Firefighters and rescue teams were on the scene trying to bring the fire under control.
Attack on the diplomatic area
According to unnamed security sources, the drone attack was directly aimed at the US embassy. This incident is not unique, as the Green Zone is a frequent target of similar attacks. Just a short time before this incident, air defenses intercepted another attack on the American diplomatic mission, which caused an explosion that shook the city. The attack also hit the American embassy in Baghdad.
Iraqi authorities have not yet released details about the perpetrators or the type of drone used. The situation in the area remains tense, while security measures have been significantly strengthened.
Tension in the region
The Green Zone in Baghdad has long been considered a strategically important area that is often the target of attacks by armed groups. These incidents raise concerns about the security of diplomatic missions and stability in the region. The Iraqi authorities are faced with the challenge of how to ensure the protection of this sensitive area and prevent further similar attacks.
