"Rebel Attacks": US Embassy in Iraq capital came under rocket fire

According to journalists, a total of 14 rockets "Katyusha" two volley missiles were released in Baghdad. The US Embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad was under rocket strikes. Fortunately, no one was injured. About it reports the publication Associated Press. According to US and Iraqi officials, people were not injured in Baghdad as a result of a missile attack by the US Embassy. However, minor material damage was recorded. According to the Iraqi Security Service, 14 Katyusha missiles were released.

Some of them landed at the gate of the embassy, ​​while others fell into the river. The representative of the embassy confirmed that the total number of rocket volley was two. "The estimates are ongoing, but there are no reports of the victim on the territory of the embassy," said the representative of the embassy, ​​adding that no particular group has taken responsibility, but there are signs that the attacks were made by Iran's rebels.

In particular, the representative of the Embassy urged the Iraq government to do everything possible to protect diplomatic staff and coalition partners, and stressed that the US is entitled to self-defense and protection at any point in the world. "There are about 2,500 US military in Iraq and about 900 in East of Syria, which fulfill the missions against the Islamic State group. In both countries, Iran has loyal to Tehran militias," the newspaper adds.