Protesters attempt to storm Baghdad zone housing US Embassy: safety supply

Supporters of Iraqi Shi’ite armed teams collect close to the doorway of Baghdad’s Inexperienced Zone to point out help for Iran, amid heightened regional tensions following latest assaults and retaliatory strikes between Iran and U.S. forces, in Baghdad, Iraq, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

Lots of of Iraqis tried early Sunday to storm Baghdad’s fortified Inexperienced Zone, the place the US embassy is situated, after the demise of Iran’s supreme chief, Ali Khamenei, a safety supply informed Agence France Presse.

“Their makes an attempt had been thwarted up to now, however they hold attempting,” the supply mentioned.

Movies shared on social media confirmed protesters throwing stones at safety forces, who responded with tear fuel. An AFP staffer noticed tons of of individuals holding flags of a pro-Iran armed group. —Agence France Presse