Iraq shoots down drone near Baghdad's Green Zone
IN SHORT
Iraqi air defenses shot down two drones near Baghdad's Green Zone on Tuesday, with debris falling in multiple locations. The incident caused explosions heard across the capital and triggered sirens at the US Embassy. No group has claimed responsibility for the surveillance aircraft.
Key Numbers
2drones shot down
2:00 p.m.explosions heard
Who's Involved
Iraq's Security Media Cell
said a drone was shot down near Baghdad's Green Zone
US embassy's air defence systems
were activated after detecting two drones
security forces
were carrying out further investigations
Lt. Gen. Saad Maan
told Shafaq News the blasts resulted from the interception of a drone
a separate security source
told Shafaq News two drones had been shot down
↳ Why This Matters
The interception of drones near the US embassy in Baghdad highlights ongoing regional tensions and potential threats to diplomatic facilities in Iraq.