Washington, March 11 (QNA) - The US Department of State announced that a drone targeted a major American diplomatic facility in Iraq yesterday, confirming that no injuries were reported as a result of the attack.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the department said the strike targeted the Diplomatic Support Center, a logistics hub for US diplomats located near Baghdad International Airport, noting that the incident impacted a watchtower at the site.

The statement added that the United States and the Iraqi government are in close contact regarding the necessary measures to protect US personnel and facilities. (QNA)