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- ‘As if it was Baghdad’: US Secret Service creates fortified ‘Capitol Green Zone’ ahead of inauguration
The US Secret Service has created a militarized zone around the nation’s capital in the lead-up to Inauguration Day, prompting comparisons to fortifications set up in Baghdad after the US invasion of Iraq.Jan 16, 2021 07:46USA News - US to draw down staff from Baghdad embassy amid ‘security concerns’ as anniversary of Soleimani assassination draws near – reportsWashington is set to pull diplomatic staff from its embassy in Baghdad in an effort to “minimize risk” as the one-year anniversary of the US kill strike on Iranian General Qassem Soleimani approaches, according to several reports.Dec 3, 2020 01:05World News
- Multiple rockets hit ‘inside’ Iraq’s Taji base housing US troops – reportsSeveral rockets have exploded within – or close to – the Camp Taji military base located north of Baghdad, according to multiple media reports. The facility, housing US troops, has repeatedly come under attacks lately.Jun 13, 2020 19:55World News
- Rocket blast hits Baghdad’s Green Zone, triggers sirens at US embassy on eve of ‘strategic dialogue’At least one rocket was fired into the heavily fortified Green Zone compound in the Iraqi capital, with a loud blast reported in the area. The attack reportedly resulted in no casualties and only minor damage.Jun 10, 2020 22:35World News
- Rocket blast near US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone in first such incident in WEEKS – reportsAt least one rocket fell near Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses the US Embassy and other diplomatic compounds in Iraq, according to reports, possibly marking the first attack on the facility in weeks.May 18, 2020 23:19World News
- US stops all weapon deliveries to Iraq, citing security concerns – Air Force spokesmanAll US deliveries of weapons and ammunition to Iraqi security forces have been suspended, amid rising tensions over the US presence in Iraq following the drone assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.Jan 28, 2020 01:02World News
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