# Iraq

Type: country

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/iraq-country
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22**: Anticipated Investigation — Iraqi security forces expected to conduct forensic analysis of drone debris for attribution.
- **2026-03-21**: Drone Strike in Baghdad — A drone targets the Iraqi Intelligence Services headquarters, killing one person.
- **2026-03-21**: Initial Reports — Regional media outlets link the attack to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict cycle.
- **2026-03-14**: Evacuation Order — U.S. Embassy in Baghdad urges all Americans to leave Iraq immediately as Trump touts strike success.
- **2026-03-13T01:00:00Z**: SAR Deployment — Search and rescue teams are deployed to the suspected crash site in the Iraqi desert.
- **2026-03-13T00:00:00Z**: CENTCOM Confirmation — U.S. Central Command officially confirms a KC-135 refueling aircraft has gone down.
- **2026-03-13**: U.S. Precision Strikes — U.S. forces conduct targeted strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
- **2026-03-12T23:30:00Z**: Initial Reports — First reports emerge of a U.S. military aircraft missing from radar over western Iraq.
- **2026-03-12**: Intelligence Reports — U.S. intelligence detects movement of IRGC ballistic missile units.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Drone Strike Hits Iraqi Intelligence HQ Amid Rising Regional Tensions
2026-03-21 15:39:47 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A targeted drone attack on the Iraqi Intelligence Services headquarters in Baghdad has left one person dead, marking a sharp escalation in regional spillover. The incident highlights Iraq's increasing vulnerability as it becomes a secondary theater for the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/baghdad-drone-strike-iraqi-intelligence-2026

### U.S. Embassy Orders Iraq Evacuation as Trump Confirms Strikes on Iran
2026-03-14 20:36:43 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has issued an urgent directive for all American citizens to depart Iraq immediately following confirmed military strikes against Iranian targets. President Donald Trump has publicly touted the success of these operations, signaling a sharp escalation in regional hostilities.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-embassy-iraq-evacuation-trump-iran-strikes

### KC-135 Stratotanker Down in Western Iraq Amid Rising Regional Tensions
2026-03-13 00:59:34 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 5

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft has gone down in western Iraq, according to a confirmation from U.S. Central Command. The incident occurs during a period of heightened military activity in the region, raising urgent questions about the cause of the crash and the fate of the crew.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/kc-135-refueling-aircraft-down-iraq-centcom

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