U.S. Might Close Embassy Unless Iraq Prevents Iran Militia Attacks
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(Worthy News) – The Trump administration may close its embassy in Iraq if the government does not take steps to protect it from attacks by Iranian-backed militants.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi of the plans to withdraw during a call on September 26, news agencies reported.
The United States has accused Iranian-backed militias of launching rockets at the embassy and demanded Kadhimi crack down on them. [ Source: Radio Free Europe (Read More…) ]
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