On Monday, a drone attack targeted the Royal Tulip Al-Rasheed hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, as reported by Reuters based on security sources. The strike hit the top of the building, generating fire and smoke, although officials confirmed that there were no injuries in the incident. The hotel is located in the highly secured Green Zone, which houses the U.S. Embassy, Iraqi government buildings, and military facilities.

The Royal Tulip Al-Rasheed hotel is internationally recognized for accommodating diplomats and journalists working in Iraq. This location has a history of being targeted, including during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s and the U.S.-led invasion in the 2000s. The recent drone strike highlights ongoing security concerns in the area, especially given its proximity to key diplomatic missions.

In addition to the hotel incident, witnesses reported hearing explosions near the U.S. embassy on the same day, further indicating a heightened state of tension in the region. Such attacks not only threaten the safety of those in the vicinity but also complicate diplomatic efforts and raise questions about security measures in high-risk areas like the Green Zone.