Protesters Advance On U.S. Embassy In Iraq Following Deadly Airstrikes

The US embassy in Baghdad faced violent protests following US airstrikes that targeted Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. The protests, involving hundreds of militiamen, resulted in fires and the use of tear gas by US guards. President Trump justified the airstrikes as retaliation for the death of an American contractor. The US holds Iran responsible for orchestrating the embassy attack and expects Iraq to protect the embassy. The situation remains tense, with US military reinforcements deployed. The State Department advises against travel to Iraq due to high risks of violence and kidnapping.

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