A dramatic escalation unfolds in the Middle East as a wave of coordinated drone strikes targets US positions across Iraq and beyond. Within just 24 hours, at least 41 strikes have been reported, marking one of the most intense bursts of activity in recent months. Groups identifying as part of the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” claim responsibility for launching dozens of drones aimed at US military bases and associated assets. What makes this development more significant is the widening geographic scope. Bahrain has now emerged within the broader strike zone, raising concerns over a potential spillover into the Gulf region. Analysts warn that such cross-border targeting could reshape the regional security landscape and trigger wider geopolitical consequences. WATCH

A missile attack has struck the United States Embassy compound in Baghdad, sending smoke rising from the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital. Security sources said the projectile landed within the embassy perimeter and hit a helipad inside the compound, damaging part of the facility’s air defense system. The attack marks the second time the US Embassy in Baghdad has been targeted since the regional war began on February 28. Iraq has once again become a key battleground in the conflict between Iran and the United States. Iranian-aligned militia groups have launched attacks on US bases in the region, while US forces have carried out strikes on pro-Iran groups.