A video has surfaced, shared by Iranian-aligned groups, showing a drone flying over the U.S. embassy in Iraq. The report was published by Gazeta Express on March 17, 2026, at 10:18 AM.
The footage, a nearly two-minute video, was posted on Telegram by an Iranian-backed militia. It depicts a drone descending over the American embassy complex in Baghdad. The drone was observed maneuvering between buildings within the heavily fortified area, coming just a few meters from a prominent American flag during daylight hours.
There was no immediate disruption or damage reported within the complex. The video was recorded on March 16th, though CNN was unable to definitively verify the drone’s registration date. Earlier in March, the embassy mandated the evacuation of all non-essential personnel due to escalating security worries.
The Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Front (PMF) subsequently released this concerning video.
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