Video: Iraqi demonstrators attempt to breach Baghdad’s Green Zone

Video circulating online appears to show Iraqi demonstrators attempting to breach the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad, which houses key government buildings and the U.S. Embassy.

Footage shows large crowds gathering near security barriers as Iraqi security forces respond using water cannons. Reports indicate live rounds were fired into the air in an effort to disperse the crowd, though official confirmation regarding injuries has not been released.

The Green Zone has historically been a focal point during periods of political unrest in Iraq. Authorities have not yet issued a full public statement detailing the cause of the demonstration or the scale of the response.

The situation remains developing, with further updates expected from Iraqi officials.