US Embassy in Baghdad endures fresh drone, rocket attacks

In the early morning of March 18, drone and rocket attacks resumed around the United States Embassy in Baghdad, a local security official told CNN.

The attacks resulted in damage around the embassy, which is located in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, the official added.

Security officials also said that two rockets targeting the embassy were brought down.

The embassy and other US-linked sites have faced a series of drone and rocket attacks since the US and Israel began a military campaign against Tehran nearly three weeks ago.

In early March, the embassy ordered all of its non-essential staff to leave due to security concerns.