An Iran-backed group carried out an attack using a fiber-optic-controlled FPV drone against the U.S. Victory base, located in the Baghdad region of Iraq.
Footage of the incident was shared by activist Serhiy Sternenko and indicates that the equipment may have been supplied by the militia “Islamic Resistance in Iraq.”
According to records of the attack, the drone flew over the military installation without encountering opposition while searching for a target inside the base. Failing to locate a more strategic objective, the device ended up hitting the door of a concrete hangar, causing only minor damage and not compromising the structure.
Despite the limited impact, the episode draws attention as it represents the first known use of this type of drone by pro-Iranian groups against U.S. forces in the region. Analysts point out that the use of this technology may become more frequent as tensions involving Iran in the Middle East continue to rise.
At the same time, recent attacks have also targeted other U.S. military assets. One example occurred at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, where Iranian missiles damaged five U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft. The planes are undergoing repairs and no injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the importance of these aircraft, considered essential for joint air operations between the United States and Israel.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @Osinttechnical | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
For the first time, an Iranian-backed militia has carried out an FPV drone attack in Iraq, an incredibly dangerous new development.
Seen here, the FPV munition flies around Victory Base near Baghdad International Airport before slamming into a building. pic.twitter.com/yNugU8iQVL
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) March 14, 2026
