In this video US forces are trying to disperse the protesters by firing teargas from the embassy.Hashd Shaabi: 20 people have been injured as a result of tear gas firing.
Latest updates on protests and engagement in US embassy in Baghdad
ISWNews Analysis Group: Following the the continuation of protests by the Iraqi people at the US embassy, Trump condemned the move and threatened Iran.
Last night, the United States sent about 100 of its terrorist forces from Kuwait to Baghdad to support the US embassy. The video shows the arrival of troops inside the embassy.
PMU forces gathered in front of US embassy: Iraqi Special Operations Forces deployed in the area:
ISWNews Analysis Group: The rally of demonstrators continue in front of the US embassy, and two entrances of the embassy building is still burning.
ISWNews Analysis Group: On Dec 29, the US warplanes attacked the positions of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces in a blatant crime, killing 27 PMU forces. Since then, the wave of protests against the US occupation of Iraq has intensified.
Trump:“Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many. We strongly responded, and always will. Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They will be held fully responsible. In addition, we expect Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy, and so notified!” P.S:Trump’s expectation from Iraq is mentioned in the […]
ISWNews Analysis Group: More than 20 protesters have been injured by tear gas fired by Iraqi security forces and US embassy security personnel so far.
ISWNews Analysis Group: This afternoon, angry Iraqis stormed the US Embassy compound in Baghdad with the slogan, “Allah is Great, US is the Great Satan” and attempted to enter the embassy building and capture it.
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis said regarding the attack that indeed our martyrs and wounded blood won’t be wasted and we will answer US forces severely.
