Drone attacks hit Iraq’s oil field and military sites on March 15, 2026, sparking evacuations and regional tensions.

On March 15, 2026, multiple drone attacks struck Iraq’s energy infrastructure, including the Majnoon oil field in Basra and a logistics center near Baghdad Airport, with one drone failing to detonate at Balad Air Base. No injuries were reported, but foreign workers evacuated the oil field amid rising regional tensions. The attacks follow a U.S.-Israel offensive against Iran, which has triggered retaliatory strikes and prompted Iraq to extend its airspace closure. Iraqi officials called for stronger action beyond investigations, while global concerns grow over energy security and escalating conflict.