China News Service, September 30. According to a report from Russian Satellite Network on the 30th, Iraqi Prime Minister Khadimi said that if attacks on diplomatic missions continue, some countries led by the United States intend to close their embassies in Baghdad.
It is said that Baghdad Airport was hit by rockets on the 28th, killing at least five people. Kadimi has ordered an investigation.
According to the report, Kadimi pointed out during the government meeting that “the rocket attacks continue to occur. The most recent one occurred yesterday, killing 5 people, including children. These attacks forced some diplomatic missions to consider closing the embassy, especially The United States and the European Union are also discussing this issue."
The picture shows a street in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
He said, “If the security of this area is not guaranteed, they may not work in Iraq.” Kadimi said that if the embassy is closed, it may affect military, cultural and economic cooperation with these countries or organizations. Considering the challenges facing Baghdad, this approach is "especially dangerous."
The military base near Baghdad International Airport is stationed with US troops and US-led international coalition forces.
In recent weeks, the number of attacks against the Baghdad "Green Zone", Baghdad International Airport, and the League of Nations convoys against the extremist organization "Islamic State" has increased.