US Sec. of State Pompeo blames Iranian backed groups for Iraq Green Zone, Airbase attacks

Secretary of US State Department, Mike Pompeo launched a direct attack against Iran via his Twitter as he claimed that Iran was behind attacks that took place in Iraq. Pompeo stated that an Iranian-owned organisation Kata’ib Hizballah has been pressuring Iraqi forces to stop protecting places where Americans have been working in Iraq. Pompeo ded that this is putting lives of Iraqis at risk and y "indeed burned an Iranian consulate to ground".

Mike Pompeo targets Iran backed groups

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Attacks in Iraq

US embassy in Baghd was attacked on Saturday as two mortars hit Baghd's Green Zone and simultaneously two rockets hit Iraq's Al-Bal airbase, where US troops were stationed. This comes after USA deployed its troops across Iraq following drone strike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on Friday. As per media reports, ministration officials privately warned members of Congress that Iran is expected to retaliate against US eir at home or abro, “within weeks”. 

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After attack on Al-Bal base in rth of Baghd, sirens immediately started ringing at American compound. This compound hosts both diplomats and troops. Media reports suggest that this base was hit by Katyusha rockets. International news ncies reported that two unguided rockets hit premises of compound. It is t clear wher any material dam has been inflicted.  

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ditionally, two mortar shots also hit Green Zone in Baghd. This is a heavily fortified quarter of Iraqi capital. Reportedly, rockets hit vicinity of US Embassy, which is w closed, and its personnel have been transferred to shelter. As per reports, Iranian backed militia groups may possibly behind this. Reports have also stated that multiple coordinated rocket attacks were me against kwn US populated areas in Iraq.  

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