Demonstration in front of U.S. embassy in Iraq President Trump says "Iran worked" Jan. 1, 08:16
U.S. forces bombed Iran-backed Iran-backed armed bases in Iraq, and supporters of the armed groups held violent protests in front of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the capital. President Trump has blamed Iran for his work and fears that tensions between the United States and Iran will increase.
Last month in Iraq, U.S. forces were killed and shot dead at Iraqi military bases near Kirkuk in the north, killing and killing U.S. military personnel. Bombed bases built by armed organizations in Iraq and elsewhere.
In front of the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, supporters of the attacked armed organizations protested on March 31, setting fire on walls surrounding the embassy site and throwing stones. I did.
The U.S. ambassador and officials were reportedly evacuated for security, but the U.S. Department of State later revealed that the ambassador was originally on duty.
In response to the intense protest, Trump blamed Iran for its influence in Iraq by posting on Twitter "Iran is working. Let Iran take responsibility."
There are also views that President Trump will face a more severe attitude toward Iran in view of the November presidential election, which may raise tensions between the two countries.
Part of US Marines dispatched to Iraq
Following a protest in front of the U.S. embassy in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, U.S. President Trump resigned last month as Iraq's prime minister, temporarily serving as prime minister Abdullah Mahdi until his replacement is elected. A telephone talk was held with him on the 31st.
In this regard, President Trump urged the Iraqi side to protect Americans and related facilities in Iraq.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has revealed that it has dispatched some U.S. Marine Corps units from neighboring Kuwait to Iraq to respond to protests at the U.S. Embassy, and filmed soldiers boarding military aircraft. The video has been released.