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2020-01-01 Iraq

Baghdad condemns US embassy attack: ‘Attack on Iraqi sovereignty’

[ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] Iraqi President Barham Saleh condemned the attack on the US embassy in a statement on Tuesday, saying that it is an attack on Iraq’s illusory sovereignty before any other party.

The President also said that the attempt is a violation of international agreements binding to the Iraqi government.

Iraqi Speaker of the Council of Representatives Mohammed al-Halbousi also said US embassy attack is an "unaccepted behavior," adding that it harms Iraq’s interests and hurts the image of the Iraqi people.

"The attempt to break into the US embassy and attack its building is an unaccepted behavior that harms Iraq’s interests and hurts the image of our people," al-Halbousi said in a tweet on Tuesday.

"I call on the government to reaffirm its commitment to legal obligations to protect diplomatic missions," he added.

Hundreds of angry supporters of an Iran-backed Iraqi Shia militia broke down the US embassy gate door on Tuesday, storming inside the compound as gunshots and sirens rang out.

Posted by Fred 2020-01-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran Proxies

#1 You play with the devil, you're going to get your hands burned.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-01-01 01:12|| 2020-01-01 01:12|| Front Page Top

#2 #1You play with the devil, you're going to get your hands burned.
Posted by: Procopius2k 2020-01-01 01:12

P2K,

I'm guessing he doesn't give a rat's patootie as long as the checks keep clearing.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2020-01-01 08:57|| 2020-01-01 08:57|| Front Page Top

Excuse me, anyone still remember Benghazi. I label this one 'epic failure.' Yes, that would be 'intelligence failure.'

WTF to do: How about some foking human intelligence reporting, area security, surveillance, quick response force (QRF)...besides elements of a Ready Brigade from Fort Bragg.

Lastly, perhaps the Chief of Station (COS) needs an extended New Year's holiday and trip to the Oval Office along with Director Haspel.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-01-01 09:09|| 2020-01-01 09:09|| Front Page Top

#4 To State and CIA these ~~protesters~~ ~~militants~~ people are clients. They need cookies from State and candy from CIA, not a swift kick in the rear or a lesson never to be forgotten from the bottom of a grave. The bleat goes on...

Posted by M. Murcek 2020-01-01 10:37|| 2020-01-01 10:37|| Front Page Top

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