VIDEO: US Diplomatic Facility Near Baghdad Airport In Iraq Attacked, Massive Fire Breaks Out

Baghdad: A massive fire broke out at a US diplomatic facility near Iraq’s Baghdad airport, reported Reuters, citing security sources. Ashab al-Kahf, an Iranian militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack on the US diplomatic mission. Visuals of flames billowing out of the building also surfaced online.,In the video, it could be seen that a thick black smoke engulfed the entire region. However, the US officials have not yet commented on the incident. The Middle East Broadcasting Network had earlier reported that air defense systems over the US embassy in Baghdad were activated to intercept threats.,,The US mission in Baghdad was reportedly attacked days after Kataib Hezbollah, a group designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States, announced a temporary ceasefire, reported The Times of India.,Also Read: A $100 Million Question: Did Iran Hit an F-35? Why This Claim Is Bigger Than It Sounds ,Notably, Kataib Hezbollah and the Harakat al-Nujaba movement are the two main Iran-aligned groups that are targeting US infrastructure. Both groups have reportedly been fighting from Iran’s side since the start of the conflict on February 28.,,Meanwhile, NATO withdrew all of its troops from an advisory mission in Iraq. Read more