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#BREAKING
-3 to 6 rockets land in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily-fortified Green Zone
-Massive explosions heard
-Reports indicate Katyusha rockets used
-Two civilian casualties reported in apartment block opposite US Embassy
#UPDATE
-Iraqi security sources confirm 3 rockets landed inside Baghdad's Green Zone - Sky News Arabia
-Sky News reporter: Green Zone targeted by six missiles, one landing outside the Green Zone & striking the house of an Iraqi family, causing injuries and material damage.
#UPDATE
Video of rocket hitting the Green Zone
Interesting:
This attack came less than an hour after #Iran-backed Al-Nujaba militia announced they were waiting for the "zero hour" to begin launching attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq.
#UPDATE
-Heavy flight of U.S. warplanes over Baghdad

Other news:
-NATO to hold emergency session on Monday, discussing Iran & Iraq
-All Iran missile units at heightened state of alert, unclear for defensive or attack purpose - US official to Reuters
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