- Multiple explosions were reported near the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and Victory Base complex following drone and rocket strikes.
- The Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in the Mansour district was targeted by a drone strike resulting in at least one casualty.
- American journalist Shelly Kittleson was released by the Kataib Hezbollah militia in Baghdad after being held for one week.
- Market analysts report rising oil prices as regional instability threatens energy infrastructure across Iraq and the Persian Gulf.
- Security forces have heightened alerts around the Green Zone following clashes between militia supporters and government troops.
Powerful explosions rock Baghdad as regional conflict intensifies near diplomatic zones
Apr 7, 2026, 8:09:37 PM UTC(16 hours ago)
Impact: High
Affected Assets
Sources
From:@DeItaone
POWERFUL EXPLOSIONS HEARD IN BAGHDAD - WITNESSES