Riyadh: The US Department of State announced that a drone targeted a major American diplomatic facility in Iraq yesterday, confirming that no injuries were reported as a result of the attack. In a statement issued Wednesday, the department said the strike targeted the Diplomatic Support Center, a logistics hub for US diplomats located near Baghdad International Airport, noting that the incident impacted a watchtower at the site.

According to Qatar News Agency, the statement added that the United States and the Iraqi government are in close contact regarding the necessary measures to protect US personnel and facilities.