Loud Bang Heard in Baghdad as Drone Intercepted Near Green Zone

A loud bang echoed through Baghdad on Tuesday as an unidentified drone was intercepted in the vicinity of the heavily fortified Green Zone, an official confirmed. Maj Gen Saad Maan, head of the government's Security Media Cell, stated, "The sound heard in Baghdad resulted from the handling of a drone in the vicinity of the Green Zone." He added that the drone was dealt with and that no damage or casualties were reported. The Green Zone, located in central Baghdad, is a high-security area that houses key government buildings, parliament, and foreign embassies, including the US Embassy. This area is frequently a target for drone and rocket attacks. This is a developing story.