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April 10, 2020       Share:    

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-security-usa/threat-from-iran-to-us-forces-in-iraq-remains-significant-senior-us-diplomat-idUSKCN21R3DG

State Department: Threat from Iran to U.S. Forces in Iraq Remains "Significant"

(Reuters) Humeyra Pamuk - David Schenker, assistant secretary of state of Near Eastern Affairs, said Thursday that Iranian-backed militia pose a "significant" threat to U.S. forces in Iraq. Iran-backed paramilitary groups have been regularly shelling bases in Iraq that host U.S. forces and the area around the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.

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