Close Menu
Chronicle NG
    Trending Stories
    Rooney says age has caught up with Mohamed Salah

    Rooney says age has caught up with Mohamed Salah

    May 1, 2026
    Natasha Akpoti disowns viral TikTok with pro-Tinubu song

    2027: Natasha gets PDP automatic ticket in Kogi

    May 1, 2026
    Police IG vows justice for victims of Plateau massacre

    Police IG warns policemen, says ‘your uniform not a licence to kill’

    May 1, 2026
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Rooney says age has caught up with Mohamed Salah
    • 2027: Natasha gets PDP automatic ticket in Kogi
    • Police IG warns policemen, says ‘your uniform not a licence to kill’
    • Dele Momodu denies VP ambition with Atiku, backs coalition
    • Police nabs bandits’ informant in Katsina
    • SSANU, NASU begin indefinite strike over pay, 2009 agreement
    • Plateau group accuses military of arresting members over self-defence
    • Delta gov demands justice, condemns unlawful execution of suspect
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Chronicle NGChronicle NG
    Subscribe
    Friday, May 1
    • News
      • Nigeria News
      • World News
      • Headlines News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Entertainment
    • Contact Us
    Chronicle NG

    Missile hits US embassy helipad in Iraq amid rising tensions

    Opalim LiftedBy Opalim LiftedMarch 14, 2026No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp
    Missile hits US embassy helipad in Iraq amid rising tensions
    Missile strikes US embassy helipad in Iraq
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp

    A missile struck a helipad inside the United States embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraqi security officials said.

    Two security officials confirmed the incident, according to a report by the Associated Press.

    Footage from the Associated Press showed a column of smoke rising over the compound on Saturday morning.

    The sprawling complex is one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world.

    The facility has repeatedly been targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iran-aligned militias.

    Images circulating online also showed smoke and dust rising above the embassy after the strike.

    • NATO forces shoot down third Iranian ballistic missile

    There was no immediate comment from the United States embassy in Baghdad.

    On Friday, the embassy renewed its level-four security alert for Iraq.

    The embassy warned that Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups have previously carried out attacks against United States citizens, interests, and infrastructure.

    The alert stated that the groups “may continue to target them”.

    The development comes two days after four crew members were confirmed dead when a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq.

    In a statement on Friday, United States Central Command said the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker went down at approximately 2pm Eastern Time on March 12 during operations in the region.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp

    Keep Reading

    Mock-up of a US commemorative passport featuring Donald Trump portrait and America250 anniversary design elements.

    US to issue limited-edition Trump commemorative passports

    US-Iran war cost hits $25bn as Pentagon reveals first figure

    US-Iran war cost hits $25bn as Pentagon reveals spending

    Sen Riley Moore

    Riley Moore condemns Tinubu over security aid compliance

    Donald Trump speaking as tensions rise over Iran ceasefire and stalled peace talks

    Trump renames Strait of Hormuz ‘Strait of Trump’

    Trump welcomes King Charles in historic US visit

    Trump reveals mother’s crush for King Charles

    Trump welcomes King Charles in historic US visit

    Trump welcomes King Charles in historic US visit

    Subscribe to News

    Be the first to get the latest news updates from ChronicleNG about world, sports, politics etc

    Rooney says age has caught up with Mohamed Salah

    Rooney says age has caught up with Mohamed Salah

    May 1, 2026
    Natasha Akpoti disowns viral TikTok with pro-Tinubu song

    2027: Natasha gets PDP automatic ticket in Kogi

    May 1, 2026
    Police IG vows justice for victims of Plateau massacre

    Police IG warns policemen, says ‘your uniform not a licence to kill’

    May 1, 2026
    'Rivers not your inheritance', Dele Momodu blasts Wike

    Dele Momodu denies VP ambition with Atiku, backs coalition

    May 1, 2026
    Police bust spirit fraud syndicate targeting Kano residents

    Police nabs bandits’ informant in Katsina

    May 1, 2026
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Politics
    • News
    • Sports
    • Business
    • About Us
    © 2026 ChronicleNG

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.