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Israel Iran War · 21 March 2026

Officer killed in drone strike on Baghdad intelligence headquarters

An officer has been killed after a drone hit near Iraq’s intelligence headquarters in Baghdad, according to officials. Authorities said the drone was launched by “outlaw groups,” though no direct link to Iran has been confirmed. The attack comes as security concerns rise, with NATO and several European nations withdrawing personnel from advisory missions in Iraq.

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