The US Embassy in Iraq fired on Katyusha rockets: there are casualties

The US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, was hit by at least one rocket - this happened on the evening of Sunday, January 26, confirmed Fox News high-ranking US government official. Five more such missiles fired from a Katyusha launcher fell not far from the embassy.

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“The security situation remains tense and Iranian-backed armed groups remain a threat. We remain vigilant,” a State Department spokesman said.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Hoshiyar Zibari blamed the “undisciplined militias” for the missile attack.

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“The embassy canteen was damaged and burned. This is a very dangerous game of uncontrolled #PMF factions to create a tense situation. This must stop,” he tweeted, referring to the Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iran-backed militia in Iraq.

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Separately, five Katyusha rockets crashed into a riverbank in a green area of ​​the city without causing injuries or serious damage, the US Joint Operations Command said in a statement.

As the USA Today, as a result of rocket fire on the embassy on January 26, at least one employee was injured. This was reported by the victim’s colleagues on condition of anonymity. They did not indicate the nationality of the victim and the severity of his injuries.

The US Embassy is located in the green zone of the Iraqi capital. This spot has become a hot spot amid tensions between the US and Iran, which have become stronger over the past few weeks. On December 31, Iraqi supporters of a militia supported by Iran broke into the embassy building, breaking the front door and setting fire to the reception area.

The U.S. has accused Iran-backed militias of targeting U.S. interests by attacking US military bases and diplomatic missions.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi condemned the missile attack aimed at the US Embassy. In a statement, he reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to “protect all diplomatic missions.”

The January 26th missile attack occurred after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq where US troops were deployed in response to a drone strike that killed Kassem Soleimani, Iran’s main military general. It is alleged that dozens of soldiers received head injuries, but no one died.

On the same day, January 26, hundreds of anti-government protesters flooded the streets. Security officials said security forces fired tear gas and fired on people to disperse the crowd in Hilani Square in Baghdad. One protester was killed and six injured after authorities fired live ammunition at a nearby Wathba Square late in the evening.

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Iraqi forces reportedly injured at least 28 demonstrators in the early hours of street rallies.

Demonstrations have continued in Iraq for more than four months: people are protesting against government corruption, high unemployment and Iran’s influence on Iraqi politics. During this time, security forces killed at least 500 protesters. There is also a clash of political forces over the appointment of the next prime minister.

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