According to a report by The Times Of Israel on March 17, 2026, a missile attack targeted a residential building in Baghdad on Tuesday, leaving two people dead. Early information indicates the victims were “Iranian advisers” linked to groups supported by Tehran, a security official told AFP.
Two additional sources associated with Iran-backed factions also confirmed the incident, stating that the strike struck a house in the al-Jadiriyah district.
The building was reportedly being used to host Iranian advisers, and the attack resulted in at least two fatalities.
Details surrounding the strike remain limited, and there has been no immediate claim of responsibility. However, the incident adds to growing tensions in the region, where Iranian-linked groups have maintained a presence and influence through advisory and support roles.
The al-Jadiriyah neighborhood, known as a relatively secure and upscale area in Baghdad, has previously been considered less vulnerable to such attacks. The targeting of a residence in this district may signal an escalation or shift in the pattern of strikes within the Iraqi capital.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those killed, and it remains unclear whether more casualties could be confirmed as investigations continue. Security forces have reportedly begun assessing the scene to determine the extent of the damage and gather further intelligence.