NewsDrone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officerOne police officer killed in strike by ‘outlaw groups’ on headquarters of Iraqi National Intelligence Service.

On Sat, Mar 16, 2026, a drone strike on the headquarters of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service in Baghdad resulted in the death of one police officer. The attack occurred at approximately 10 am local time (07:00 GMT).

The drone targeted a communications building within the Mansour district, which is associated with an Iraqi security agency that collaborates with United States advisers on security matters. Additionally, a second drone, which was filming the operation, crashed into a private members' sports club.

The attack on the National Intelligence Service headquarters followed a series of drone strikes on a US diplomatic and logistics hub at Baghdad International Airport. These attacks occurred overnight from Fri, Mar 15, 2026, to Sat, Mar 16, 2026, and involved at least three drone incidents, resulting in a fire near the base.

Iraq has been affected by the broader regional conflict initiated by the US-Israel attack on Iran on Feb 28, 2026. This ongoing conflict has led to frequent strikes on Iraqi territory. The US-Israeli actions target Iran-backed groups, who have responded with attacks on US interests, primarily in Iraq.

In a related incident, a fighter from the Hashed al-Shaabi coalition was killed on Fri, Mar 15, 2026, during an attack on a military airfield in northern Iraq. The group attributed the incident to US and Israeli forces.

The Pentagon has acknowledged that combat helicopters have conducted strikes against pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq as part of the ongoing conflict.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.