Following targeted strikes that killed three members of the Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah in Baghdad, the US embassy was attacked on March 14, marking a significant escalation in Iraq’s role as a proxy battleground. The embassy has since issued an urgent security alert advising all citizens to leave the country immediately due to the persistent threat of missiles, drones, and rockets. While the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” continues to claim daily attacks on US bases, recent strikes on militia leadership have been attributed to US and Israeli forces involved in the broader conflict with Iran.
Date: March 14, 2026. Source: lemonde.fr/en