"The US Embassy in Baghdad was targeted by rockets and drones early Tuesday, Iraqi security sources said. While Iraq's air defenses intercepted multiple drones and rockets, with no reported injuries, the officials said, shrapnel did hit the embassy compound, triggering an explosion and sending a plume of smoke into the sky."
"Iran-linked militias based in Iraq are suspected to be behind the attacks, which have repeatedly targeted US interests in Iraq."
"EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the US-Israel war with Iran is 'not Europe's war' Germany, Canada, France, Italy and UK warn Israel against launching a ground offensive in Lebanon."
Iran-linked militias in Iraq launched a coordinated attack on the US embassy in Baghdad using rockets and drones, with Iraqi air defenses intercepting multiple weapons though shrapnel damaged the embassy compound. Simultaneously, Israel executed strikes targeting locations in Tehran and Beirut, specifically aimed at Hezbollah militants. Qatar and UAE intercepted additional Iranian drones and missiles, while falling debris killed one person in Abu Dhabi. President Trump urged international involvement in securing shipping through the Hormuz waterway. Germany, Spain, Italy, and EU leadership declined military participation in escort operations, with multiple European nations warning Israel against launching ground operations in Lebanon.
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