jueves, 2 de enero de 2020

US Embassy in Baghdad fire damage seen in new photos following militants' attack | Fox News

US Embassy in Baghdad fire damage seen in new photos following militants' attack | Fox News

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US-Iran tension remains high after militiamen's withdrawal from US Embassy compound in Baghdad

The tension between the United States and Iran remains high as both sides brace for a potential renewal of violence after Iran-backed militiamen withdrew from the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Wednesday after two days of clashes with American security forces.
Stunning photos released by The Associated Press revealed scenes of destruction inside the U.S. Embassy in Iraq's capital after Tuesday's attack by militants protesting recent airstrikes.
The storming of the embassy led President Trump to call for an immediate response that included a surge of U.S. Marines to quell the unrest. The Pentagon sent hundreds of additional troops to the Middle East and prompted U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to delay a European and Central Asian tripIn an interview on "Special Report" on Tuesday, Pompeo said Tehran will always be held accountable for any "malign activity." Click here for more on our top story.

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