US embassy in Baghdad struck by more than a dozen rockets in early morning attack

The U.S. embassy in Baghdad, located in the center of Iraq's capital, was attacked early Friday morning when more than a dozen rockets struck the facility and nearby buildings.

Friday’s attack included 14 Katyusha rockets, some of which struck near one of the embassy’s gates while others fell in the river, according to an Iraqi security official.

The attack was confirmed by a U.S. military official who said the multi-rocket attack was launched at U.S. and Coalition forces in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses Iraqi government buildings and embassies.