Iraqi officials: 3 rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad
by Samya Kullab And Murtada Faraj, The Associated Press
Posted Dec 20, 2020 1:34 pm EDT
Last Updated Dec 20, 2020 at 1:42 pm EDT
BAGHDAD At least three rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Sunday, Iraqi security officials said, sparking fears of renewed unrest as next month’s anniversary of the slaying of an Iranian general draws near.
The embassy’s C-RAM defence system was used to destroy the rockets mid-air, three Iraqi security officials said, with damage caused to property and parked cars. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
At least three rockets targeted U S Embassy in Baghdad s Green Zone, Iraqi officials say
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Three rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad: Iraqi officials
The C-RAM system was installed by the US over the summer as armed groups stepped up rocket attacks targeting the embassy and its premises.
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BAGHDAD: At least three rockets targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad s heavily fortified Green Zone on Sunday, Iraqi security officials said, sparking fears of renewed unrest as next month s anniversary of the slaying of an Iranian general draws near.
The embassy s C-RAM defense system was used to destroy the rockets mid-air, three Iraqi security officials said, with damage caused to property and parked cars. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.