The US military has reaffirmed concern about possible imminent threats by Iran, but a senior UK commander has cast doubt on these
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan walk at the U.S. Embassy compound toward the heli pad to catch a helicopter that will transport them to the International Airport, in Baghdad, Iraq, January 9, 2019. Picture: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / REUTERS
"Normal visa services at both posts will be temporarily suspended," it said, recommending those affected depart as soon as possible. It was unclear how many staff would leave. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday that he was getting indications from talks with both the US and Iran that"things will end well" despite the rhetoric.
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