Iraq: US embassy complex in Baghdad hit by a drone strike

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A drone strike hit the US embassy in Baghdad as explosions spread across Middle Eastern cities, while Tehran warned Emirati nationals to avoid ports as Iran targets global energy supply lines. The escalation includes Iran targeting the world's energy infrastructure, raising fears for oil shipping through key maritime routes. The incidents signal a dangerous widening of the Middle East conflict.

Explosions rocked cities across the Middle East on Saturday as the US embassy in Baghdad was hit by a drone strike and Tehran warned Emiratis to stay away from ports as it targets the world's energy supply lines. Details by Caroline Baum.