U.S. Guards Fire Tear Gas On Embassy Protesters In Baghdad

Pro-Iranian protesters gathered outside a building in response to US airstrikes that killed 25 and wounded dozens of an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq. The protests escalated as some protesters breached the US embassy compound, setting fires and breaking windows. In response, President Trump blamed Iran and ordered the deployment of 750 US troops to the Middle East, with additional Apache helicopters and Marines sent to secure the embassy. Iran denied involvement in the protests, while its supreme leader issued a warning against threats to the country.

What was the main reason for the protests outside the US embassy in Iraq?

• A diplomatic visit from the US

• US airstrikes that killed militia members

• A new US trade policy

• A cultural exchange program

How did the protesters initially breach the US embassy compound?

• By breaking windows and setting a fire

• By climbing over the walls

• By using a battering ram

• By disguising as embassy staff

What was one of the actions taken by the US in response to the protests?

• Closing the embassy permanently

• Issuing a travel ban

• Deploying Apache helicopters

• Evacuating the embassy

Where were the additional US troops reportedly being sent?

• Turkey

• Saudi Arabia

• Kuwait

• Jordan

What was Iran's official stance regarding the protests?

• They denied involvement

• They supported the protests

• They organized the protests

• They condemned the US response