US embassy in Baghdad warns of attacks in cityBAGHDAD, April 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The US embassy in Baghdad warned Thursday that pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq may attack the city in the coming one or two days. The US embassy in Baghdad, located in the centre of the city, has been repeatedly targeted, and on Thursday it warned of more attacks in central parts of the capital. "Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours," the embassy said in a statement on X. But the US embassy statement Thursday said "the Iraqi government has not prevented terrorist attacks in or from Iraqi territory". Washington has strongly denied claims it has targeted Iraqi security forces.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 02, 2026 10:55 UTC