Dubai hit again, US Embassy in Baghdad targeted as conflict enters 15th day

A building in Dubai's financial district was struck by debris from an intercepted attack on Friday, marking the second such incident in less than 24 hours as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its 15th day. No fires broke out, and no casualties were reported.

The Dubai Media Office said via social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the debris hit the facade of a building in central Dubai and the situation has been fully contained.

An AFP correspondent at the scene in the Dubai International Financial Centre reported hearing loud blasts, seeing damaged structures, and witnessing a large cloud of black smoke over the district. Residents described the explosions as shaking the ground and fearing catastrophic damage, says NDTV.

Meanwhile, in Baghdad, a drone reportedly struck the US Embassy, with smoke seen rising from the compound, according to Iraqi security officials. A second security source confirmed that the diplomatic mission had been targeted.

Smoke rises from the US embassy building, after Iraqi security sources said the embassy was hit in a missile attack, in Baghdad, Iraq March 14, 2026 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video/Reuters.

The attack followed two strikes on the Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, which killed two members, including a key figure, and wounded others. A security source said a missile hit a house used by the group at 2:15 am local time (2315 GMT Friday), killing a prominent member and injuring two others.

According to the Associated Press, a missile also struck a helipad within the US Embassy compound in Baghdad.