Iraqi sources say two drones were shot down near Baghdad’s Green Zone after U.S. embassy defenses activated, with debris investigations underway

Iraq’s Security Media Cell said a drone was intercepted near Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Tuesday, causing a loud noise heard across parts of the capital.

Two Iraqi security sources told Reuters that the U.S. embassy’s air defense systems activated after detecting two drones approaching the Green Zone perimeter and then shot them down. Debris from both drones was recovered at separate locations, where security forces began investigating their origin and intended destination.