The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said on Wednesday that all public consular operation...
Members of Iraqi security forces are seen in front of U.S. Embassy during a protest to condemn air strikes on bases belonging to Hashd al-Shaabi , in Baghdad, Iraq January 1, 2020. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily
BAGHDAD - The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said on Wednesday that all public consular operations were suspended, a day after Iran-backed militias and their supporters stormed its outer perimeter, setting fires, throwing rocks and smashing surveillance cameras. “Due to militia attacks at the U.S. Embassy compound, all public consular operations are suspended until further notice. All future appointments are cancelled. U.S. citizens are advised to not approach the embassy,” it said in a statement.
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