According to an American official, the coalition “limited” the conduct of these operations, but this does not mean their suspension.
“We have strengthened security and defense measures at Iraqi bases where coalition troops are deployed,” he explained.
According to the agency, the decision was made the day after the assassination of General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Kassem Suleimani.
He died on the night of January 3 as a result of a US missile attack in the area of Baghdad airport.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called it a serious crime against the Iranian nation.
* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014