Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#BREAKING
Jan 26 - Baghdad, #Iraq
At least four rockets (possibly Katyusha) land the Green Zone, one near the U.S. Embassy.

#UPDATE
New report indicate five rockets were fired.
U.S. Embassy sirens sounded.
(video)

#BREAKING
Jan 26 - Baghdad, #Iraq
U.S. Embassy compound received a direct hit from one of the rockets. The Embassy restaurant or canteen was damaged & burned.

Reports claim #Iran-backed Hashd al-Shaabi was behind this dangerous attack.

#BREAKING
Jan 26 - Baghdad, #Iraq
AFP reporting citing security sources saying three of five Katyusha rockets fired at the Green Zone directly struck the U.S. Embassy.

This is a first & could have severe consequences for #Iran & pro-Tehran militia groups in Iraq.

#UPDATE
Jan 26 - Baghdad, #Iraq
-Unconfirmed reports of injuries following the Katyusha rocket attack directly targeting the U.S. Embassy.

-Iraqi PM Adil Abdul-Mahdi says some missiles that landed in Green Zone hit US Embassy - via @AmichaiStein1

@AmichaiStein1 #UPDATE
-Intense U.S. Air Force activity reported over Baghdad
-Al-Arabiya reports injuries after rocket attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
-Unconfirmed reports claim five injuries
-U.S. helicopters landing inside Embassy vicinity

@AmichaiStein1 #BREAKING
Reports claim at least one embassy staff injured.

Quoting @Doranimated:
"3/5 rockets reportedly hit the embassy dining room, caused a fire. So far, no deaths reported, there seem to be injuries. First time rockets hit the embassy directly. Crosses a Trump red line."

@AmichaiStein1 @Doranimated #UPDATE
-Intense US military activity reported over Baghdad