Peregraf — Iraq's Ministry of Defense announced that an airstrike targeted the Habbaniyah Military Infirmary and affiliated facilities on Wednesday morning, killing seven soldiers and wounding 13 others.
According to an official statement, the attack occurred at 9:00 a.m. on March 25, 2026 — the 26th day of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran — striking the Habbaniyah Military Infirmary and the Works Department under the Habbaniyah Site Command. The ministry said the strike was followed by aerial cannon fire while personnel were carrying out their duties.
Habbaniyah is located in Anbar Governorate, western Iraq, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Baghdad, near the city of Fallujah and close to Lake Habbaniyah. The area is home to a major military installation with a long operational history.
Rescue teams remain at the scene conducting search operations for possible additional casualties.
The Ministry of Defense condemned the attack as a "flagrant and dangerous violation" of international law, stressing that medical facilities and their personnel are protected under international norms.
Describing the incident as a "serious escalation," the ministry called for accountability and warned that targeting medical institutions constitutes a grave crime.
Despite the attack, the ministry said Iraqi forces remain committed to their duties, adding that the incident would strengthen their resolve rather than weaken it.
The statement also affirmed Iraq's right to respond, saying the government would take "all necessary measures" in line with legal frameworks.
The ministry concluded by honoring the fallen soldiers and wishing a swift recovery to the wounded.