Baghdad erupted in smoke, fire, and terrifying explosions!
In the early morning of March 24, 2026, a crucial US air base in Baghdad (Victory Base Complex near Baghdad International Airport) suffered its most intense attack in months.
Iranian-backed Shiite militias – primarily Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq – simultaneously launched more than 30 Katyusha rockets and suicide drones targeting hangars, ammunition depots, and troop positions.
Air raid sirens blared, and the US C-RAM defense system fired furiously, creating a mᴀssive barrage of fire. Many drones and rockets were sH๏τ down, but at least 5-6 penetrated the defenses, causing a series of large explosions. A huge column of black smoke rose hundreds of meters into the air, and flames continued to rage in the hangar and logistics area. The entire base was in chaos – US soldiers were urgently fighting the fires and evacuating! This wasn’t a random attack. This was organized retaliation from Iran!
A “firestorm” from Shiite militias – Details of hell
According to satellite imagery and real-time intelligence reports:
More than 30 107mm-122mm rockets + Shahed-style FPV drones were launched from multiple locations on the outskirts of Baghdad.
Helicopter parking areas and fuel depots were directly affected.
The C-RAM system was “overworked” but still couldn’t stop all the projectiles.
No major US casualties (according to initial reports), but serious material damage.
Less than 10 minutes later, F-16 Fighting Falcons and AH-64 Apache attack helicopters took off urgently, soaring through the sky like hunting hawks, ready for revenge at any moment!
Iran is pushing Iraq into an escalating “nightmare.”
Shiite militia groups quickly claimed responsibility, calling it “retaliation for US provocation.” With clear support from Tehran (weapons, direction, and training), this attack shows Iran is deliberately opening a second front in Iraq after the tense conflict in the Persian Gulf.
The US has raised the alert level to RED across the region. The Pentagon is holding an emergency meeting, and multiple sources indicate a large-scale retaliatory airstrike on militia bases could occur within the next few hours.
Military experts say: “This is a clear sign that US-Iran tensions are escalating seriously. Iraq risks becoming a new battlefield if not controlled in time.”
Is the Middle East about to explode?
As Baghdad trembles in smoke and Apache helicopters hover menacingly, the situation in Iraq has changed forever. A powerful proxy attack – that’s the clearest message to send to Washington.
