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danielboon
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Trump blames Iran for 'orchestrating' attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq
Reuters|
Published: 12.31.19 , 15:07
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran on Tuesday for "orchestrating" an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and said he will hold Tehran responsible.
"Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many. We strongly responded, and always will. Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They will be held fully responsible. In addition, we expect Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy, and so notified," Trump said in a Twitter post. Trump blames Iran for 'orchestrating' attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq
Reuters|
Published: 12.31.19 , 15:07
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran on Tuesday for "orchestrating" an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and said he will hold Tehran responsible.
"Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many. We strongly responded, and always will. Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They will be held fully responsible. In addition, we expect Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy, and so notified," Trump said in a Twitter post. Trump blames Iran for 'orchestrating' attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq
danielboon
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Trump says Iran will be held ‘fully responsible’ for attack on the US embassy in Iraq
US President Donald Trump makes a major announcement October 27, 2019 the White House in Washington, DC. - Trump confirmed the death of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the world’s most wanted man, during an overnight US special operation in northwest Syria.
Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran for planning an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq and promised to hold Tehran “fully responsible.”
“Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many. We strongly responded, and always will,” the president wrote on Twitter. “Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They will be held fully responsible.”
“In addition, we expect Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy, and so notified!” he added.
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The president’s tweet came after dozens of angry Iraqi Shiite militia stormed the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and set fire to a reception area on the grounds earlier in the day.
The Iraqi supporters, many dressed in military uniform, pushed into the compound using cars to break through its gate. The protestors hanged a poster on the wall saying, “America is an aggressor.”
Though the mob stopped short of entering the main building of the compound, many shouted “Down, Down, USA!” and flung water and rocks over the embassy walls. About 30 Iraqi soldiers in armored vehicles arrived near the embassy hours after the violence, according to an AP report.
The attack followed deadly U.S. airstrikes on Sunday that killed 25 fighters of the Iran-backed militia in Iraq, carried out in retaliation for last week’s killing of an American contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base that American officials blamed on the militia.
The U.S. strikes over the weekend were the latest to target the Iraqi state-sanctioned and Iranian-backed militia and appear to mark the start of a more fierce power struggle between the U.S. and Iran throughout the Middle East.
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday’s strikes were designed to convey that the White House will not turn a blind eye to actions taken by Iran that jeopardize American lives, the Iraqi government deemed the attack a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and said it will re-examine its relationship with the U.S.-led coalition.
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US President Donald Trump makes a major announcement October 27, 2019 the White House in Washington, DC. - Trump confirmed the death of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the world’s most wanted man, during an overnight US special operation in northwest Syria.
Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran for planning an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq and promised to hold Tehran “fully responsible.”
“Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many. We strongly responded, and always will,” the president wrote on Twitter. “Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They will be held fully responsible.”
“In addition, we expect Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy, and so notified!” he added.
Donald J. Trump
✔@realDonaldTrump
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1211981022084128768
Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many. We strongly responded, and always will. Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They will be held fully responsible. In addition, we expect Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy, and so notified!
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The president’s tweet came after dozens of angry Iraqi Shiite militia stormed the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and set fire to a reception area on the grounds earlier in the day.
The Iraqi supporters, many dressed in military uniform, pushed into the compound using cars to break through its gate. The protestors hanged a poster on the wall saying, “America is an aggressor.”
Though the mob stopped short of entering the main building of the compound, many shouted “Down, Down, USA!” and flung water and rocks over the embassy walls. About 30 Iraqi soldiers in armored vehicles arrived near the embassy hours after the violence, according to an AP report.
The attack followed deadly U.S. airstrikes on Sunday that killed 25 fighters of the Iran-backed militia in Iraq, carried out in retaliation for last week’s killing of an American contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base that American officials blamed on the militia.
The U.S. strikes over the weekend were the latest to target the Iraqi state-sanctioned and Iranian-backed militia and appear to mark the start of a more fierce power struggle between the U.S. and Iran throughout the Middle East.
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday’s strikes were designed to convey that the White House will not turn a blind eye to actions taken by Iran that jeopardize American lives, the Iraqi government deemed the attack a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and said it will re-examine its relationship with the U.S.-led coalition.
Trump says Iran will be held 'fully responsible' for attack on the US embassy in Iraq
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran for planning an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
danielboon
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[B]EndGameWW3[/B] Retweeted
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Argument from#Iraq govt (& some in U.S.)that we brought embassy attack on ourselves by striking #Iran’s proxies is garbage They’ve been firing at us for weeks & killed an American We should just let them continue without responding in only language these people understand?
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desertvet2
Veteran Member
Time to pull ALL of our resources out of the area, bring it all home and arm up for the Inevitable dragon day.....
Let them all kill each other over there. Send the dirtbags here back to help them all out.
The whole Involvement over there only makes sense to those owning stock or sitting on the board.
High time we quit digging our hole deeper just to send money and men to that hellhole, among others.
Let them all kill each other over there. Send the dirtbags here back to help them all out.
The whole Involvement over there only makes sense to those owning stock or sitting on the board.
High time we quit digging our hole deeper just to send money and men to that hellhole, among others.
Plain Jane
Just Plain Jane
In case stuff gets lost I am linking the separate thread on the attack on US Embassy in Baghdad.
xf.timebomb2000.com
INTL - U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Stormed by Protesters After Iraq Airstrikes
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Stormed by Protesters After Iraq Airstrikes Protesters Storm U.S. Embassy in Baghdad After Iraq Airstrikes Dec. 31, 2019, 4:03 AM CST / Updated Dec. 31, 2019, 6:15 AM CST By Alexander Smith...
jward
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Bongino Report (@BonginoReport) Tweeted:
Rioters: We will kill everyone
NYT: So as you can see, they're just slightly upset
Rudaw English on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/BonginoReport/status/1212001180299214848?s=20
Rioters: We will kill everyone
NYT: So as you can see, they're just slightly upset
Rudaw English on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/BonginoReport/status/1212001180299214848?s=20
Joyce Karam
@Joyce_Karam
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#Iraq Protesters in Streets since October want world to know they are not ones attacking US embassy in Baghdad. Two different protest movements in Iraq right now. One anti Government, one pro-Iran Militia (attacking embassy).
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Omar Habeeb || عمر حبيب
@TheOmarHabeeb
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يرجى من الجميع الكتابة بالردود ان هذه المظاهرات لا تمت الى مظاهرات #ساحة_التحرير بصلة و انما هذه مظاهرات سياسية .. فأن الخبر يتحدث عن توجه المتظاهرين الى السفارة الأمريكية View: https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1211979341837602816
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Secretary Pompeo
@SecPompeo
We responded defensively to the Iranian proxy attack that killed an American citizen and wounded American and Iraqi soldiers. Now, Iranian backed groups are threatening our Embassy in Baghdad.
8:41 AM · Dec 31, 2019·Twitter Web App
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Secretary Pompeo
@SecPompeo
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@SecPompeo
I spoke with Prime Minister Mahdi and President Salih to reiterate their obligation to protect our U.S. personnel and property.
@SecPompeo
We responded defensively to the Iranian proxy attack that killed an American citizen and wounded American and Iraqi soldiers. Now, Iranian backed groups are threatening our Embassy in Baghdad.
8:41 AM · Dec 31, 2019·Twitter Web App
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@SecPompeo
I spoke with Prime Minister Mahdi and President Salih to reiterate their obligation to protect our U.S. personnel and property.
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New Years Doge (BLT|14-2) Retweeted
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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To those many millions of people in Iraq who want freedom and who don’t want to be dominated and controlled by Iran, this is your time
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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To those many millions of people in Iraq who want freedom and who don’t want to be dominated and controlled by Iran, this is your time
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World Events Live (@IdeologyWars) Tweeted:
Those indeed are Apaches. - Jon Ahmed Alsalman on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/IdeologyWars/status/1212036986707550208?s=20
Those indeed are Apaches. - Jon Ahmed Alsalman on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/IdeologyWars/status/1212036986707550208?s=20
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New Years Doge (BLT|14-2)
@IntelDoge
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The United Nations mission in central #Baghdad was reported to have evacuated 15 minutes ago (
@BarzanSadiq
Instant News Alerts
@InstaNewsAlerts
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#BREAKING: US to send additional troops to American Embassy in #Baghdad #Iraq
Instant News Alerts
@InstaNewsAlerts
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#UPDATE: 100 U.S. Marines being sent to U.S. Embassy in Baghdad to bolster security. No plans to evacuate embassy personnel. Via
@LucasFoxNews
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Reuters (@Reuters) Tweeted:
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad was evacuated as protesters denounced U.S. air strikes on an Iran-backed militia in Iraq Protesters outside U.S. Baghdad embassy rage against air strikes Reuters on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1212040717020925952?s=20
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad was evacuated as protesters denounced U.S. air strikes on an Iran-backed militia in Iraq Protesters outside U.S. Baghdad embassy rage against air strikes Reuters on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1212040717020925952?s=20
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RussiaGate Was 100% Fake SpyGate Is 100% Real
@drawandstrike
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Replying to
@drawandstrike
This is the latest gambit by Iran's increasingly desperate Mullah's who are losing their grip in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and now Iraq, thanks to President Donald Trump's policies. It's an attempt to force a US withdrawal from Iraq. It won't work.
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Liz Sly
@LizSly
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Kataib Hezbollah protesters breaching the gates of the US embassy in Baghdad. They say they will stay till US troops leave. It’s the biggest US embassy in the world & supposedly secure but hard to see how diplomats can remain now
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Toxic Avenger 1
@Avenger2Toxic
· 3h
Why do I get the feeling the Satanic Cabal of the NWO is behind the Iraq Attack on the American Embassy
jward
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The more time passes, the more I think I can smell the stench of the Desperate Iran and deep state demoncrats behind this. Blood being spilt and lives sacrificed are probably just happy bonus points to them. May they rot slowly a good long time before they begin to burn.
...n btw, why are they so so stupid, and transparent? Its like being stuck in jr high with the lunchroom losers running the show. Except, with dead and dying people.
...n btw, why are they so so stupid, and transparent? Its like being stuck in jr high with the lunchroom losers running the show. Except, with dead and dying people.
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EndGameWW3
@EndGameWW3
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US lawmakers are demanding a direct response to Iran after the embassy incident and not to its militia
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@EndGameWW3
Is there a link on this?
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EndGameWW3
@EndGameWW3
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Just various tweets from lawmakers I been reading, they all want a direct response.
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TheCube
@Data5Cube
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Got it thanks
MrRaghhhh
@MikeWil32195200
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@EndGameWW3
Exactly as i have been predicting. But I'm just a bootleg Waterplant mechanic. Happy New year!
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Larry Schweikart Retweeted
Brett R. Smith
@BrettRSmith76
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No Benghazi on
@realDonaldTrump
’s watch.
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U.S. Central Command
@CENTCOM
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U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command deploy to Iraq to bolster security at the US Embassy and ensure the safety of American citizens, Dec. 31.
baldilocks -- Boomer and Retired Cold Warrior Retweeted
Carlos Osweda
@COsweda
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Trump understands that everyone needs to save face. And very occasionally, you drop the hammer, the way we did on the Russian at Deir Ezzor, Syria, on February 7, 2018. We barely mentioned it, but it was the worst military defeat that the US ever inflicted on Russia.
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Lucas Tomlinson
@LucasFoxNews
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2h
More than 100 U.S. Marines have arrived at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad to bolster security after Iranian-backed militiamen attempted to breach the compound (video: USMC
Brett R. Smith
@BrettRSmith76
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No Benghazi on
@realDonaldTrump
’s watch.
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U.S. Central Command
@CENTCOM
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U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command deploy to Iraq to bolster security at the US Embassy and ensure the safety of American citizens, Dec. 31.
baldilocks -- Boomer and Retired Cold Warrior Retweeted
Carlos Osweda
@COsweda
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Trump understands that everyone needs to save face. And very occasionally, you drop the hammer, the way we did on the Russian at Deir Ezzor, Syria, on February 7, 2018. We barely mentioned it, but it was the worst military defeat that the US ever inflicted on Russia.
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Lucas Tomlinson
@LucasFoxNews
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2h
More than 100 U.S. Marines have arrived at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad to bolster security after Iranian-backed militiamen attempted to breach the compound (video: USMC
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Years Doge (BLT|14-2)
@IntelDoge
#BREAKING - Protesters have set up tents in front of the US Embassy in #Baghdad to prepare for the start of an open sit in. (
@AJABreaking
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1:44 PM · Dec 31, 2019·Twitter Web Client
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As if there was any doubt that the global leftist were staging the dog and piny show...j
Anthony
@Anthony55081122
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@IntelDoge
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@AJABreaking
Sit in or siege? What's in a name?........
Red Tweeter
@B5074616546
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Replying to
@IntelDoge
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@AJABreaking
Is this their B squad or what?
MrB
@MrBill108
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JefftheAmerican
@JefftheAmerican
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Replying to
@IntelDoge
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@AJABreaking
"Protesters"
Sahara
@LMR_Sahara
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Replying to
@IntelDoge
and
@AJABreaking
Within thr perimeter or outside the walls?
Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) Tweeted:
@IntelDoge @AJABreaking Aurora Intel on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/AuroraIntel/status/1212098406597976064?s=20
@IntelDoge
#BREAKING - Protesters have set up tents in front of the US Embassy in #Baghdad to prepare for the start of an open sit in. (
@AJABreaking
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1:44 PM · Dec 31, 2019·Twitter Web Client
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As if there was any doubt that the global leftist were staging the dog and piny show...j
Anthony
@Anthony55081122
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Replying to
@IntelDoge
and
@AJABreaking
Sit in or siege? What's in a name?........
Red Tweeter
@B5074616546
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1h
Replying to
@IntelDoge
and
@AJABreaking
Is this their B squad or what?
MrB
@MrBill108
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JefftheAmerican
@JefftheAmerican
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Replying to
@IntelDoge
and
@AJABreaking
"Protesters"
Sahara
@LMR_Sahara
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Replying to
@IntelDoge
and
@AJABreaking
Within thr perimeter or outside the walls?
Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) Tweeted:
@IntelDoge @AJABreaking Aurora Intel on Twitter View: https://twitter.com/AuroraIntel/status/1212098406597976064?s=20
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jward
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Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) Tweeted:
The United States does not respond with fear. The United Stayes responds with strength. Stand For America on Twitter
View: https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1212115617509257217?s=20
The United States does not respond with fear. The United Stayes responds with strength. Stand For America on Twitter
View: https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1212115617509257217?s=20
jward
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So is this episode over? I'm getting lost in the nonsense...
danielboon
TB Fanatic
It has only begun I'm guessing that the embassy is secure . However we are about to really turn things up over there, stay tuned
Please put your seat backs and tray tables in an upright position, and tighten up your seat belts. 2020 promises to be "exciting" one way or another.
jward
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This is not warning, it is a threat: Trump declares US embassy in Iraq safe, says Iran will pay ‘big price’ for attack
31 Dec, 2019 21:28 / Updated 30 seconds ago
US President Donald Trump said that the embassy in Baghdad has been secured by US and Iraqi troops, and threatened to hold Iran “fully responsible” for any damages or loss of life at any American facility.
“This is not a Warning, it is a Threat,” Trump declared in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, adding that Iran will “pay a very BIG PRICE!” for the embassy siege earlier in the day.
A task force of US Marines was rushed to the embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, after protesters and fighters of the Shia militia Kataib Hezbollah stormed the perimeter, chanting “Death to America.”
ALSO ON RT.COMIran slams US ‘audacity’ to blame it for Baghdad embassy storming
Attack helicopters circled the compound, dropping flares in attempts to scatter the protesters, who had reportedly breached the front gate. Iraqi security forces were initially said to have let the militants through, but Trump’s tweet said that the government in Baghdad rapidly responded to his request for assistance.
The embassy siege appeared to be Kataib Hezbollah’s response to the series of US airstrikes over the weekend, targeting their positions in Iraq and Syria. The Iranian-backed militia has been fighting against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) terrorists, but the Pentagon blamed it for last week’s attack on a US coalition base near Kirkuk, in which one contractor died.
The Iraqi government had condemned the airstrikes as a violation of their sovereignty. Iran rejected all accusations that it was responsible for the embassy siege, calling it “surprising audacity” to blame Tehran for protests over the “savage killing” of at least 25 Iraqis.
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31 Dec, 2019 21:28 / Updated 30 seconds ago
US President Donald Trump said that the embassy in Baghdad has been secured by US and Iraqi troops, and threatened to hold Iran “fully responsible” for any damages or loss of life at any American facility.
“This is not a Warning, it is a Threat,” Trump declared in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, adding that Iran will “pay a very BIG PRICE!” for the embassy siege earlier in the day.
A task force of US Marines was rushed to the embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, after protesters and fighters of the Shia militia Kataib Hezbollah stormed the perimeter, chanting “Death to America.”
ALSO ON RT.COMIran slams US ‘audacity’ to blame it for Baghdad embassy storming
Attack helicopters circled the compound, dropping flares in attempts to scatter the protesters, who had reportedly breached the front gate. Iraqi security forces were initially said to have let the militants through, but Trump’s tweet said that the government in Baghdad rapidly responded to his request for assistance.
The embassy siege appeared to be Kataib Hezbollah’s response to the series of US airstrikes over the weekend, targeting their positions in Iraq and Syria. The Iranian-backed militia has been fighting against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) terrorists, but the Pentagon blamed it for last week’s attack on a US coalition base near Kirkuk, in which one contractor died.
The Iraqi government had condemned the airstrikes as a violation of their sovereignty. Iran rejected all accusations that it was responsible for the embassy siege, calling it “surprising audacity” to blame Tehran for protests over the “savage killing” of at least 25 Iraqis.
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Global: MilitaryInfo
@Global_Mil_Info
#BREAKING: 82nd Airborne Divisions Alert Brigade has been issued orders to deploy to Kuwait. About 500 paratroopers already heading on over on C-17A(s) -
@LucasFoxNews
@Global_Mil_Info
#BREAKING: 82nd Airborne Divisions Alert Brigade has been issued orders to deploy to Kuwait. About 500 paratroopers already heading on over on C-17A(s) -
@LucasFoxNews
That's heavy duty.
They wouldn't get deployed on a whim.
It would take a minimum of 5 planes. Not sure if they load the full 100 troops for transatlantic trips. May need some extra portapotties back there.
jward
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A moment's timeout to remember...j · 19m In Memory Tom MacDonald, hero of the Iranian Embassy Siege and veteran of the Parachute Regiment and 22 SAS, has sadly passed away in New Zealand where he retired Tom pictured on the balcony, killed 2 terrorists within 30 seconds of entering the Embassy RIP a true legend |
MERDE.........
danielboon
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