Rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad, no casualties
A US-led coalition contractor was killed and other civilians were wounded in a rocket attack outside Irbil international airport last Tuesday. On Saturday, rockets wounded personnel working for a US defense company at Balad airbase in Salahaddin province. The US Embassy was a frequent target of rocket attacks during the Trump administration.
Feb 22, 2021, 23:45 PM IST
COVID-19: United Kingdom to allow quarantine-free travel to some low-risk nations from green zone
While the complete list of the estimated 50 low-risk countries is yet to be released, European countries of Germany, France, Spain, and Italy have been confirmed as being within the green zone.
Jul 03, 2020, 22:37 PM IST
Two missiles hit near US embassy in central Baghdad
The incident took place at around 12 a.m. on Sunday when unknown militants fired the rockets at the zone, which houses some of the main Iraqi government offices and the US embassy, the official told Xinhua news agency.
Mar 02, 2020, 10:05 AM IST
Five rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad; Iraqi PM condemns attack
The rockets hit the high-security `Green Zone` in Baghdad which houses a number of foreign diplomatic missions, Anadolu Agency reported, citing Iraqi authorities.
Jan 27, 2020, 07:25 AM IST
Rocket fired into Iraqi capital's 'Green Zone', no casualties
A rocket was fired into the Iraqi capital Baghdad`s heavily-fortified Green Zone, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies, on Sunday but caused no casualties, the Iraqi military said. "A Katyusha rocket fell in the middle of the Green Zone without causing any losses," the military said in a statement, adding it landed near the Monument of the Unknown Soldier.
May 20, 2019, 14:08 PM IST
Iraqi policeman killed in clashes with pro-Sadr protesters
An Iraqi policeman was killed and seven others wounded in clashes with protesters loyal to prominent Shi`ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr who had gathered in Baghdad on Saturday to demand political reforms, the interior ministry said.
Feb 12, 2017, 09:51 AM IST
Iraqis defy ban to rally for reforms in Baghdad
Thousands of Iraqis defied warnings from authorities and rallied in the heart of Baghdad on Friday, renewing pressure on the government to carry out reforms targeting corruption and sectarianism.
Jul 15, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
Four killed, 90 injured in Baghdad's Green Zone riots: Hospitals
The toll, compiled from four hospitals where casualties were taken and Baghdad's central morgue, accounts only for gunshot wounds and does not include cases of suffocation caused by tear gas.
May 21, 2016, 19:40 PM IST
Protesters in Green Zone, Iraq's PM Haider al-Abadi calls for punishment of rioters
Thousands of protesters were inside Baghdad`s Green Zone Sunday after breaking into the fortified area and storming the parliament, as Iraq`s premier called for rioters to be pursued and punished.
May 01, 2016, 14:28 PM IST
Iraqi PM opens Green Zone to all citizens
A statement from the premier's office says al-Abadi was the first to pass through the newly-opened Green Zone, or the International Zone as it is officially known.
Oct 05, 2015, 02:55 AM IST
