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Current status: Under Attack. Last updated: 2026-03-21T19:26:49.143Z
US Embassy / Victoria Base: Drone attacks and explosions targeting US embassy complex and Victoria base; US Embassy / Diplomatic facility: Rocket and drone attacks targeting US embassy and diplomat...
Drone crashed nearby, large smoke plume
Intelligence: Drone crashed nearby after interception, producing large smoke plume amid multiple Iranian attacks on Erbil area hosting US assets. Part of Iran's Operation True Promise IV retaliation against US bases.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Airspace closed, all flights grounded
Intelligence: No direct strike; airspace closed and flights grounded due to heightened tensions from Iranian retaliation and US base attacks nearby. Reflects regional spillover disrupting civilian aviation.
Weapon: drone attack
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Iranian drone strike hit US military base causing explosions and fire
Intelligence: Iranian drone strike hit US military base near airport, causing explosions and fire with intercepted drones; part of barrage targeting US assets in Iraq. Multiple impacts reported, highlighting vulnerability of forward bases.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Drone swarm attack claimed by Iraqi Shia faction on base at Baghdad International Airport.
Intelligence: Drone swarm attack claimed by Iraqi Shia faction Saraya Awliya al-Dam on US base at Baghdad International Airport; intercepted with no confirmed impacts. Pro-Iran militia retaliation for US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Weapon: Drone swarm
Origin: Iraqi Shia militia positions, Baghdad area
Targeted by Iranian missiles as part of strikes on multiple US bases
Intelligence: Targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles as part of multi-base strikes on US facilities in retaliation for US-Israel attacks. Intercepted with potential minor damage, underscoring Iran's missile capabilities against US troops.
Weapon: Iranian ballistic missiles
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Reported Iranian drone attack targeted US Victoria Airbase in Baghdad.
Intelligence: Reported Iranian drone attack targeted US Victoria Airbase in Baghdad; aligns with swarm claims by pro-Iran factions. Intercepted threats indicate ongoing militia drone campaign against US presence.
Weapon: Iranian drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Israeli airstrike bombed PMF (pro-Iran militia) headquarters in Diyala province; CCTV footage captured the moment of impact.
Intelligence: Israeli airstrike bombed pro-Iran PMF headquarters in Diyala province, captured on CCTV with significant damage; 41st Brigade targeted killing fighters. Strike disrupts Iran-backed militia operations amid escalation.
Weapon: Israeli airstrike
Origin: Nevatim Airbase, Israel
US drone crashed in Salah al-Din province.
Intelligence: US drone crashed in Salah al-Din province, producing smoke plume; likely malfunction or shot down during operations. Indicates risks to US UAVs in contested airspace over Iraq.
Weapon: US drone (crashed)
Origin: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Iranian strike on bases in Iraqi Kurdistan
Intelligence: Iranian strikes using missiles/drones targeted bases of Kurdish opposition PAK party in Iraqi Kurdistan. Part of Iran's campaign against exiled dissidents amid broader conflict.
Weapon: Iranian missiles/drones
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Iranian drone attack on Kurdish opposition PAK party base, 1 killed 2 wounded
Intelligence: Iranian drone/missile attack on Kurdish PAK party base killed 1 and wounded 2; targeted opposition group in Erbil area. Escalates Iran's cross-border strikes on anti-regime exiles.
Weapon: Iranian drone/missiles
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Airstrike caused base to erupt in flames; key Iranian-backed militia site in al-Qaim, Anbar province near Syrian border.
Intelligence: Airstrike caused base to erupt in flames at key Iranian-backed PMF site in al-Qaim, Anbar near Syrian border; multiple casualties reported (up to 15 killed). US/Israel strike aims to sever Iran-Syria militia supply lines.
Weapon: US/Israel airstrike
Origin: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Iranian ballistic missile strike on Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) base near Erbil, killing 1 Peshmerga and injuring 3; strike on headquarters of Iranian opposition parties
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missile strike targeted Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) base near Erbil, killing 1 Peshmerga and injuring 3, as part of IRGC operations against Iranian opposition groups. The strike aims to neutralize threats amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Explosion reported inside the power station in Basra Governorate
Intelligence: Explosion reported inside the power station in Basra Governorate amid regional conflict, likely from Iranian retaliation drone or missile activity in the area. Damage and strategic impact on infrastructure unclear, no specific casualties noted.
Weapon: drone or missile
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese residential complex hit by drone attack
Intelligence: Drone attack by Iranian-backed Iraqi pro-Iran armed groups severely damaged the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese residential complex housing Christian families, causing structural damage but no casualties. Part of ongoing strikes on Erbil amid US-Israel war on Iran.
Weapon: explosive drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Drone crashed into civilian neighborhood near Erbil.
Intelligence: Drone crashed into civilian neighborhood in Soran District near Erbil, wounding at least one woman with minor injuries; likely an intercepted attack drone amid heightened aerial activity. Debris from defenses contributes to civilian risks in the conflict zone.
Weapon: one-way drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Initial reports of a fighter jet shot down over Basra Province; police told Rudaw English a U.S. aircraft was downed and security forces searching for the pilot.
Intelligence: Initial reports of a US fighter jet or aircraft downed over Basra Province, with police searching for the pilot; US Central Command denied the claims as baseless rumors. Incident highlights fog of war and misinformation amid Iranian retaliation.
Weapon: F-15E Strike Eagle (suspected)
Origin: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Drone attack hit an oilfield run by a US firm in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to sources.
Intelligence: Drone attack hit the Sarsang oilfield operated by US firm HKN Energy, striking a power generator causing fire and temporary shutdown of production (30,000 bpd). Likely Iranian or militia strike targeting US economic interests.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Drone attack by Islamic Resistance in Iraq on vital American target near Erbil Airport; drone debris reported.
Intelligence: Drone attack by Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeted vital US position near Erbil Airport; most intercepted but debris reported, part of dozens of claimed operations against US bases. Escalates threats to US logistics in Kurdistan.
Weapon: explosive drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Iranian IRGC drone strike on Kurdish opposition camp housing KDPI members
Intelligence: Iran launched a drone attack targeting CIA-backed Kurdish separatist positions near Erbil, striking Azadi Camp; video shows drone impact and crash in fields with no confirmed major damage or casualties reported. This escalates Iran's retaliation against US allies by opening a new front in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Weapon: IRGC drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
IRGC drone attack on Kurdish militia base in Sulaymaniyah region
Intelligence: Iran's IRGC conducted drone strike on anti-Iran separatist surveillance center in Sordash/Surdas area of Iraqi Kurdistan; video shows drone impact; low strategic impact but signals internal proxy enforcement amid war.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Drone strike on major oil field, Iraq's economic lifeline.
Intelligence: Drone attack hit North Rumaila oil field in Basra, causing explosions; part of chaotic day with militia infighting and U.S. counterstrikes. Targets energy infrastructure to disrupt exports; foreign workers fleeing, unconfirmed damage extent but significant economic threat.
Weapon: One-way attack drone
Origin: Iranian-backed militia positions, southern Iraq
Civil aviation extends airspace closure for 72 hours due to military tensions.
Intelligence: Iraq prolonged full airspace shutdown amid Iranian retaliatory strikes and US base threats like Erbil; prevents overflights and civilian risks from debris/missiles.
Weapon: ballistic missiles and drones
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Airspace closed/extended for 72 hours as precautionary measure amid ongoing conflict
Intelligence: Iraq imposes full civilian/military airspace shutdown for 3 days due to missile/drone threats from Iran war spillover; prevents overflights, signals high risk of cross-border strikes, disrupts regional aviation and logistics.
Weapon: Drones and ballistic missiles
Origin: Iran (western missile/drone bases)
Total airspace closure extended for another 72 hours due to ongoing missile overflights
Intelligence: Iraq extended airspace closure amid regional war with missiles and debris crossing territory daily; precautionary to avoid misidentification and civilian risks; indicates heightened tensions and monitoring.
Weapon: Iranian ballistic missiles and drones (e.g. Shahed-136, Emad, Qadr)
Origin: IRGC missile bases near Tehran, Iran
Drone strike on hotel housing US personnel in Sulaymaniyah
Intelligence: Iranian suicide drone hit Titanic Hotel in Sulaymaniyah where US intelligence operatives were staying, causing fire; part of broader proxy attacks on US soft targets; potential casualties unknown, escalates risks to US logistics.
Weapon: suicide drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Iraq
Massive explosion and fire reported.
Intelligence: Large explosion causing fire in Baghdad; context suggests possible military or retaliatory strike amid regional conflict. Capital under threat as proxy battles intensify.
Weapon: rockets/drones
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
C-RAM system activated responding to drone and missile fire.
Intelligence: Air defense activation near embassy indicates incoming threats; no confirmed hits but underscores vulnerability of diplomatic sites to Iranian/proxy attacks.
Weapon: Katyusha rockets and drones
Origin: Iraqi militia positions (east Baghdad)
Islamic Resistance in Iraq launched multiple Shahed-101 (Murad-5) kamikaze drones at US bases and Kurdish militants.
Intelligence: Iran-backed Iraqi militants used Iranian-made X-tail OWA-UAVs in drone strikes on US and Kurdish targets; part of proxy escalation amid direct Iran-Israel exchanges; damage unconfirmed.
Weapon: Shahed-101 (Murad-5) kamikaze drone
Origin: Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Drone attack killed a 31-year-old security guard.
Intelligence: Drone strike targeted Erbil Airport in Kurdistan Region, resulting in one security guard fatality; attributed to actors linked to Iranian proxies, underscoring vulnerability of key infrastructure.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Missile strike hit the US embassy helipad in Baghdad; Iraq vows to pursue perpetrators.
Intelligence: Direct missile hit on US diplomatic facility helipad amid militia attacks on US assets; damage to infrastructure confirmed. Escalates risks to diplomatic presence in volatile region.
Weapon: missile
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
British forces shot down a drone over the capital Baghdad.
Intelligence: Drone intercepted by UK/coalition air defenses in densely populated area; no further details on impact. Indicates ongoing aerial threats to urban centers.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
IRGC struck electronic intelligence installation using long-range FPV-guided drone.
Intelligence: Precision drone strike on US/Israeli ISR site in northern Iraq; advanced FPV guidance ensures accuracy. Aims to degrade enemy targeting capabilities ahead of further strikes.
Weapon: long-range FPV drone
Origin: Iran (IRGC territory)
Drone strike reported in Erbil.
Intelligence: Drone attack on northern Iraqi city, likely targeting infrastructure or US-linked sites; part of militia escalation against coalition forces.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions (Islamic Resistance in Iraq)
US C-RAM air defense activated against incoming Iraqi drones targeting US positions.
Intelligence: Iran-backed militias launched drones at US base near airport; C-RAM intercepted threats, no confirmed hits but highlights persistent militia attacks.
Weapon: suicide drones
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Suspected Iranian drone attack triggered blasts; drone crashes reported on Mount Zamnako
Intelligence: Suspected Iranian drone incursion led to blasts and crashes near US-linked sites in Kurdistan region; no confirmed major damage but indicates targeting of Western presence.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Air defense interceptors engaged to counter drone attack
Intelligence: Interceptors at Baghdad's US Embassy downed incoming drone; successful defense with no reported damage.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iranian-backed militia positions, eastern Baghdad, Iraq
Drone attack on Victoria base intercepted by air defenses; second reported incident.
Intelligence: Second drone attack targeted US-linked Victoria base near Baghdad airport; successfully downed by Iraqi air defenses with no confirmed impacts. Highlights persistent militia drone threats against US facilities in Iraq amid regional escalation.
Weapon: suicide drone swarm
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Iraqi air defenses intercepted and shot down a drone near the airport.
Intelligence: Drone intercepted by Iraqi air defenses near key airport infrastructure; no reported damage or casualties. Highlights ongoing threats to aviation hubs amid regional tensions.
Weapon: suicide drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Drone strikes impacted a PJAK facility in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, with visual confirmation of impacts.
Intelligence: Drones struck a facility linked to PJAK (Kurdish group opposed to Iran), likely Israeli or US operation; smoke and impacts confirmed, targeting Iranian-backed or dissident sites in Kurdistan.
Weapon: suicide drones
Origin: IRGC bases, western Iran border
UAE consulate in Erbil targeted by drone attack, causing material damage but no casualties.
Intelligence: Drone strike on UAE diplomatic facility in Erbil damaged property amid rising tensions; likely Iranian proxy action against Gulf states supporting anti-Iran coalition, signals broadening diplomatic targets.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Israeli strike drone crashed
Intelligence: Israeli drone malfunctioned and crashed during strike operation in southern Iraq; possible intelligence or operational failure with limited damage.
Weapon: strike drone
Origin: Israeli territory
Hit by Iranian attack drone
Intelligence: Iranian drone strike on observatory atop Mount Korek; unclear military value but demonstrates reach into Kurdish areas.
Weapon: attack drone
Origin: Iran or Iraqi militia positions
Drone attack caused material damage, no injuries
Intelligence: Terrorist drone targeted diplomatic facility in Erbil's Kurdistan region, resulting in property damage only; UAE condemns as unprovoked, calls for investigation amid regional tensions.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Drone attack targeted US logistics camp
Intelligence: Drone strike on US facility near airport; likely Iran-backed militia launched, no confirmed casualties reported but highlights ongoing threats to US assets in Iraq amid regional escalation.
Weapon: Drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions
Iranian missile observed heading to Israel.
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missile transited Iraqi airspace en route to Israel; interception likely occurred further west. Highlights Iran's missile range and regional overflight risks.
Weapon: Ballistic missile (e.g. Emad, Ghadr, Kheibar Shekan)
Origin: Tabriz IRGC Missile Base, Iran
Drone/missile strikes on US base near Erbil
Intelligence: Multiple strikes including five missiles from IRGC; heavy damage reported to US facilities in Kurdistan, contributing to 13 US deaths regionally.
Weapon: drones/missiles
Origin: IRGC missile bases, western Iran (Kermanshah area)
Explosive-laden drone boats attack on oil tankers, 1 killed, oil ports halted
Intelligence: Two oil tankers (Safesea Vishnu, Zefyros) hit by explosive drone boats in Iraqi waters near Basra, killing 1 crew member; operations at major oil export ports suspended; escalates threats to Gulf energy shipping.
Weapon: explosive-laden drone boats
Origin: IRGC Navy base, Bandar Abbas
Missile attack on Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters.
Intelligence: Missile strike hit PMF HQ near Kirkuk Airport, killing 2 and wounding 5; targets Iran-backed militias, possibly US or Israeli retaliation, escalates risks to Shia militia infrastructure.
Weapon: missile
Origin: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Missile hit the base in Erbil; Italian troops sheltered in bunkers, no victims reported.
Intelligence: Iranian missile targeted multinational base hosting Italian contingent; direct hit but bunkers prevented casualties; part of broader strikes on US-led facilities in Iraq.
Weapon: missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Explosion reported with smoke rising.
Intelligence: Blast at military camp south of Baghdad; possible drone or missile strike on US-linked site, casualties unknown but indicates continued proxy or direct attacks.
Weapon: drone strike or precision airstrike
Origin: Israeli territory
Air defense activity reported over US Victoria Base near Baghdad International Airport amid ongoing Iranian drone attacks.
Intelligence: US air defenses activated to counter drone swarm from Iranian-backed Islamic Resistance groups targeting the key US logistics base; no confirmed impacts but indicates persistent threat to US positions in Iraq. Strategic significance lies in testing US air defenses and forcing resource expenditure.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Two drones exploded at Iraqi Army base; suicide drone targeting PMF.
Intelligence: Drone attack on military base in Nineveh Province amid rising tensions; likely Iranian-backed, details on casualties unclear but indicates expanding drone warfare.
Weapon: suicide drone
Origin: Iranian-backed militia positions, northern Iraq
Drone strike causing large fires and injuring at least 6 French soldiers during counter-terrorism training.
Intelligence: Iran-backed militia likely launched a kamikaze drone strike on the joint base southwest of Erbil, wounding 6 French troops with no fatalities reported; fires visible in video footage indicate significant material damage. This escalates targeting of Western coalition forces amid broader Iran-US/Israel conflict.
Weapon: kamikaze drone
Origin: PMF militia positions, Qayyara area
US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during Operation Epic Fury; resistance groups claim missile hit killing crew.
Intelligence: US KC-135 Stratotanker with 6 crew lost in western Iraq; Iranian-backed groups claim missile shootdown while CENTCOM calls non-hostile, but conflicting reports suggest air defense activation; significant as it disrupts US air operations.
Weapon: air defense missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Drone strike targeted oil field/refinery in Duhok province near Erbil, causing fire; supplies fuel to US bases.
Intelligence: Iran-backed militia drone attack hit Lanaz oil refinery in northern Iraq, sparking fire and disrupting fuel supply to US/coalition bases; strategic targeting of energy infrastructure to hinder military logistics.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Nineveh or Kirkuk province
Drone strike killed one French soldier and injured six others; claimed by chiite militia Ashab al-Kahf.
Intelligence: Drone attack by pro-Iran militia on coalition base resulted in first French fatality and injuries amid escalating Iran-US/Israel conflict; highlights vulnerability of anti-ISIS forces to proxy retaliation. No major structural damage reported.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions (Ashab al-Kahf), near Makhmour
Drone attack on refinery west of Erbil supplying fuel to US bases
Intelligence: Multiple drones struck the Lanaz oil refinery near Erbil, causing fire; the facility supplies fuel for US logistics in northern Iraq. Attack attributed to Iran-aligned groups targeting coalition support infrastructure, with potential disruptions to military operations.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran-aligned militias, Iraq
US KC-135 Stratotanker crash, 4 crew dead, 2 missing.
Intelligence: US refueling plane crashed; US claims technical failure, Iran-backed militias claim shootdown. Disputed but significant loss amid escalating air operations.
Weapon: KC-135 Stratotanker (crash, non-hostile)
Origin: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Shahed-type drone attack killed one French soldier and wounded six others
Intelligence: Iran-aligned drone strike on coalition base near Erbil using Shahed-type drone; one French warrant officer killed, six wounded during counter-ISIS training; highlights vulnerability of foreign forces in Kurdistan to IRGC proxies.
Weapon: Shahed-type drone
Origin: Iran-backed militia positions, southern Iraq (e.g. Jurf al-Sakhar, Babil Province)
Iranian attack caused fire at refinery near Erbil; operations halted.
Intelligence: Missile or drone strike on key oil processing facility (75-100k bpd capacity) resulted in fire and shutdown; targets energy infrastructure to disrupt exports amid regional war.
Origin: Iran
Missile strike on Italian base; no reported injuries.
Intelligence: Missile hit Italian facility but caused no casualties; part of broader Iranian retaliation targeting foreign bases in Iraq.
Weapon: missile
Origin: Iran
Hit by Iranian drones
Intelligence: Drone attack on coalition base hosting UK/US troops; part of proxy escalation against Western forces.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran (western Iran IRGC bases)
Two drones struck the military base hosting Iraqi Army and Counter-Terrorism units.
Intelligence: Drone attack targeted K-1 Air Base near Kirkuk, a key facility for Iraqi counter-terrorism operations; potential proxy involvement amid regional Iran-Israel conflict tensions.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Kirkuk area
Fire caused by debris from intercepted drone near Baghdad International Airport.
Intelligence: Debris from downed drone ignited fire at power plant, disrupting infrastructure near key airport; indicates spillover effects from interception efforts.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions near Baghdad (pro-Iran)
French soldier killed in drone attack.
Intelligence: Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion killed in drone strike, first European casualty in conflict; targets foreign military presence.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Pro-Iran militia positions, northern Iraq
Islamic Resistance in Iraq conducted drone operations against Harir Airbase in Erbil, releasing footage of the attack.
Intelligence: Pro-Iranian militias launched drone strikes on Harir Airbase, a key US-coalition hub in Erbil; footage shows reconnaissance and launch. No confirmed damage, but underscores persistent threats to US forces in Kurdistan region.
Weapon: suicide drone
Origin: Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Drone strike and missile on home of Hezbollah Brigades advisor Abu Ali Al-Amiri
Intelligence: Targeted assassination via drone and missile of senior Kataib Hezbollah figure in Baghdad residential area; first such strike in Al-Arsat. Weakens Iranian proxy leadership in Iraq amid US/Iran escalation.
Weapon: drone and Hellfire missile
Origin: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Drone strike hit the U.S. Embassy compound causing smoke to rise; reports indicate targeting of air defense radar or NATO mission headquarters.
Intelligence: One-way attack drone struck the diplomatic compound in Baghdad's secure Green Zone, likely launched by Iran-aligned Iraqi militias in retaliation for U.S. strikes on PMF; visible smoke and potential damage to C-RAM defenses, highlighting vulnerability of U.S. assets amid escalating proxy conflict.
Weapon: one-way attack drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Missile strike hit the helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, with smoke rising from the site.
Intelligence: Missile directly struck the helipad in the US diplomatic compound, likely by pro-Iranian militias; no confirmed casualties but fire and smoke observed, highlighting vulnerability of high-value diplomatic targets amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: Iranian-backed militia positions, east Baghdad (e.g. Dora area)
Stunning drone attack on US base with video footage showing direct hit on headquarters
Intelligence: FPV or suicide drone struck US military headquarters in Iraq, filming before impact; indicates advanced proxy capabilities bypassing defenses, targeting American presence.
Weapon: FPV drone
Origin: Kataib Hezbollah militia position, near Baghdad, Iraq
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias conducted an FPV drone attack on the US military base near Baghdad International Airport, with video showing the drone impacting a facility.
Intelligence: First reported FPV drone strike by Iraqi resistance on US Victory Base, bypassing air defenses and hitting a building; no confirmed casualties but indicates escalation in low-cost drone tactics against US assets. Strategic shift to FPV drones poses new challenges for base security.
Weapon: FPV drone
Origin: Iraqi militias, Baghdad area
Missile strike causing fire; four missiles and two drones targeted the base; vehicle with launch platform seized.
Intelligence: Direct missile impact sparked fire at US military base near Baghdad Airport; injuries reported at nearby airport; likely militia attack amid Iran war tensions; highlights vulnerability of US assets in Iraq.
Weapon: missiles and drones
Origin: Iraqi militias
Iranian Shahed drone struck oil refinery, triggering massive fire.
Intelligence: Shahed-136 drone attack on Iraqi oil infrastructure; fire indicates successful hit, could disrupt energy supplies and signal Iran's proxy escalation.
Weapon: Shahed drone
Origin: Iran
Shahed-136 drone strike on Kurdish separatist stronghold.
Intelligence: Iranian Shahed-136 drone targeted Peshmerga or separatist site in Erbil province; footage shows impact; part of Iran's operations against Kurdish opposition groups.
Weapon: Shahed-136 drone
Origin: IRGC bases, western Iran
Airstrike on Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) checkpoint at Iraq-Syria border entrance; 4-6 Iran-backed fighters killed, several wounded.
Intelligence: US/Israeli airstrike targeted key Iran-proxy supply route checkpoint, killing PMF fighters; disrupts weapons/fighter transit to Syria/Lebanon, likely prompting militia retaliation against US bases.
Weapon: airstrike
Origin: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Suicide drone attack and missile strike on the embassy; additional drone confronted nearby.
Intelligence: Iraqi Shiite militias or Iranian proxies targeted the fortified US embassy with drones and missiles; Pentagon investigating, amid broader strikes on US positions.
Weapon: suicide drone
Origin: Kataib Hezbollah positions, Jurf al-Sakhar, Iraq
Two Iranian attack drones struck oil site operated by US firm KBR; no casualties reported.
Intelligence: Drone attack on key oil production facility disrupts energy operations in southern Iraq; no damage or casualties detailed, but underscores Iranian proxy threats to hydrocarbon infrastructure critical to global markets.
Weapon: attack drone
Origin: Iran
Drone strike on the hotel housing EUAM Iraq headquarters and diplomatic hub.
Intelligence: Pro-Iran militia drone targeted key diplomatic site in Baghdad's secure Green Zone, housing EU mission and embassies; no immediate casualty reports but highlights vulnerability of international presence amid escalation.
Weapon: UAV/drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Drone strike targeted the Al-Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad; sirens activated at nearby US Embassy.
Intelligence: Drone attack hit prominent hotel in Baghdad frequented by officials, likely by pro-Iran militias; no casualty details, signals targeting of Western-linked sites amid regional escalation.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Missile strike outside Green Zone in IRGC-aligned hub.
Intelligence: Missile hit upscale neighborhood housing diplomatic missions and Axis of Resistance factions; potential targeting of IRGC operations near government institutions; amid ongoing drone attacks on embassy.
Weapon: missile
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Iran-backed militia Saraya Awliya al-Dam released FPV drone footage showing a drone flying unchallenged through the embassy compound for reconnaissance; separate reports of a Shahed drone strike with C-RAM activation.
Intelligence: Iranian-backed Iraqi militia conducted a successful FPV drone reconnaissance overflight of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone without air defense interception, highlighting vulnerabilities; a potential Shahed drone strike was engaged by C-RAM but may have impacted nearby, no confirmed damage or casualties yet. Strategic probing of U.S. defenses amid escalating Iran-U.S. conflict.
Weapon: FPV drone / Shahed drone
Origin: Saraya Awliya al-Dam positions, Baghdad area, Iraq
Shahed drone strike hit the US Embassy complex in Baghdad; C-RAM failed to intercept, causing explosion.
Intelligence: Iraqi resistance launched Shahed-136 drone that evaded air defenses and struck diplomatic facility, indicating vulnerability in US base protections amid ongoing proxy attacks; no confirmed casualties reported but significant security breach.
Weapon: Shahed-136 drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Iranian drone attack killed French Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion; memorial ceremony held today.
Intelligence: Iranian drone struck a joint Kurdish-French base in northern Iraq, resulting in one French officer KIA; highlights ongoing Iranian proxy drone threats against Western forces in the region amid escalating tensions.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions (near Makhmur, Iraq)
Rocket and drone attacks targeting US embassy and diplomatic sites in Baghdad.
Intelligence: Iran-backed groups resumed rocket and drone assaults on key US diplomatic targets; C-RAM activation noted but impact reported, underscores vulnerability of US presence amid escalation.
Weapon: rockets and drones
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Baghdad area
Drone attacks and explosions targeting US embassy complex and Victoria base
Intelligence: Multiple drone strikes hit near US Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone and Victoria base; fires reported, defenses engaged with wreckage found, indicating ongoing Iranian-backed militia assaults on US diplomatic/military sites.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraqi militia positions, Hay al-Jihad area, Baghdad
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The Gulf Strikes Tracker is a live interactive map showing real-time missile strikes, drone attacks, and military operations across 11 tracked countries: UAE, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. Each marker represents a verified strike location with intelligence summaries, weapon types, and animated missile trajectory lines showing where attacks were launched from.
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