US Summons Iraqi Ambassador Following Drone Strike on Baghdad Diplomatic Facility
On April 9, 2026, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Washington in response to a drone strike targeting a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad. The incident occurred near the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and Baghdad International Airport. The U.S. Embassy attributed the attack to an Iraqi 'terrorist militia' group aligned with Iran, noting multiple drone incursions. While the State Department acknowledged efforts by Iraqi security forces to respond, it strongly emphasized the Iraqi government's failure to prevent these attacks. This diplomatic move highlights escalating tensions between the United States and Iraq regarding security failures and the presence of Iranian-aligned militias within Iraqi territory.
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US Summons Iraqi Ambassador Following Drone Strike on Baghdad Diplomatic Facility
On April 9, 2026, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Washington in response to a drone strike targeting a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad. The incident occurred near the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and Baghdad International Airport. The U.S. Embassy attributed the attack to an Iraqi 'terrorist militia' group aligned with Iran, noting multiple drone incursions. While the State Department acknowledged efforts by Iraqi security forces to respond, it strongly emphasized the Iraqi government's failure to prevent these attacks. This diplomatic move highlights escalating tensions between the United States and Iraq regarding security failures and the presence of Iranian-aligned militias within Iraqi territory.
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