The US Embassy in Iraq has accused Iran-linked militia groups of carrying out an attack on a US diplomatic compound at Baghdad International Airport, which occurred on September 10. No casualties were reported from the explosion, attributed to Katyusha-type rockets. This incident escalates tensions amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and just before a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Iraq. The embassy emphasized its right to self-defense and urged the Iraqi government to ensure the protection of diplomatic missions and personnel. The attack reflects the ongoing volatility in Iraq, where US military and diplomatic sites have frequently been targeted by both Sunni extremists and Iranian-backed Shiite groups. The situation is further complicated by negotiations regarding the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq's anti-jihadist coalition.