World, Middle East
Iraq: Mortar rounds land near US embassy
Two mortar shells strike Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone
Haydar Karaalp |
24.09.2019 - Update : 25.09.2019
BAGHDAD
Two mortar rounds rocked the heavily fortified Green Zone in Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Monday, landing near the U.S. embassy, according to security sources.
Military checkpoints close to the embassy were shut down following the attack.
There were no casualties or damage reported.
Iraqi militias have previously targeted the Green Zone, which houses the U.S. embassy.
Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.
