UNDER ATTACK: U.S. EMBASSY IN BAGHDAD - UNDER HEAVY MORTAL FIRE

The UNited States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq is under attack at this hour, being hit by numerous barrages of heavy Mortar fire.

This is a developing story as of 1:51 PM eastern US time. Live Updates to appear below. Check back.

Sirens heard across Green Zone, Baghdad. Numerous blasts heard.

Arab media beginning to report Katyusha rockets hitting the vicinity of the Green Zone in Baghdad.



Eyewitnesses: Falling shells and air raid sirens sounding in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Baghdad



URGENT:

U.S. Marines not only defending Embassy, but deploying with helicopters and HumVee's to CAPTURE attackers. "Any proof of Iranian Involvement means immediate war."



2:04 PM EDT -- Iraqi security forces have closed the green zone and are now combing the area

Mortars reportedly fired in the Green Zone of Baghdad which mostly has foreign embassies and government buildings. Blasts heard around the US embassy.

US two days ago had asked non-emergency staff to leave Iraq and advised US Citizens to avoid travel.



2:07 PM EDT -- Iran Militia publicly threatening to Kidnap and Kill USA citizens in Iraq.



CONFIRMATION THAT US EMBASSY WAS TARGET OF ATTACK