US EditionDiplomatic Tensions Rise as Drone Targets U.S. Facility in Baghdad
- On Thursday, the United States summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullah to express "strong condemnation" of "egregious terrorist attacks," including an April 8 ambush of US diplomats in Baghdad, the State Department said.
- Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau emphasized "the Iraqi government's failure to prevent these attacks," noting the US-Iraq relationship was "adversely" impacted by elements providing cover for the militias.
- Separately, Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned drone attacks on a National Guard site Thursday evening, calling the strikes a violation of sovereignty and airspace that caused significant material damage.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corp denied launching attacks toward Gulf countries during the ceasefire, stating that any official strike would be announced publicly by the government.
- Pro-Iranian armed groups announced Wednesday they would suspend attacks for two weeks, following the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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The Straits TimesUS summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad
Separately, Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty.
US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone attack on diplomatic facility in Baghdad
The United States has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Washington. This action follows a drone attack on a major US diplomatic facility in Baghdad. The US Embassy in Baghdad stated that an Iraqi terrorist militia group, allegedly aligned with Iran, carried out multiple drone strikes.
Washington, Apr 9 (EFE).- The U.S. Department of State denounced Thursday an ambush against a group of U.S. diplomats in Baghdad, attributed to Iraqi militias aligned with Iran. During the incident no casualties were reported, according to a State Department statement, and the attack took place on Wednesday in the Iraqi capital. According to the same source, this attack is part of a series of recent attacks against U.S. interests in the country,…
Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Drone Targets U.S. Facility in Baghdad
Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Drone Targets U.S. Facility in Baghdad The U.S. diplomatic community was shaken on Thursday when a drone targeted a significant U.S. facility in Baghdad, escalating tensions in the region.The U.S. State Department responded swiftly by summoning the Iraqi ambassador to underscore the seriousness of the incident.Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, is at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to address the impli…
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