A missile struck the helipad at the United States embassy compound in Iraq, according to reports from the Associated Press.

The incident occurred at the heavily fortified diplomatic facility in Baghdad's International Zone, also known as the Green Zone. The embassy compound houses the largest US diplomatic mission in the world.

Details about the attack, including the time it occurred, potential casualties, and the source of the missile, were not immediately available. The embassy compound has been the target of rocket and missile attacks in the past.

No group has claimed responsibility for the strike. Iraqi and US officials have not yet released official statements regarding the incident.