Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley spoke with Iraqi Joint Headquarters Chief of Staff Gen. Othman Al-Ghanimi today by phone. "The senior leaders discussed the current security environment throughout the Middle East," according to Milley's spokesman
US Secretary of State: The missile attack on our embassy in Baghdad on Sunday is a flagrant attack on Iraqi sovereignty
US Secretary of State: During my contact with the Prime Minister of Iraq, I stressed the need for his government to take immediate steps to protect our diplomatic facilities there under international law
Security forces use live ammunition and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators in Al Wathba Square
2 month agoAmbassador of 16 countries in Baghdad includes (US,UK,France,Germany,Italy,Spain, Netherlands) condemning Iraqi security forces violates against civil protesters in Iraq
More than 8 injured among the demonstrators as a result of security forces using bullets and gas canisters to disperse them, in the Khilani Square in central Baghdad
The US Secretary of Defense: Our forces in Iraq aim to eliminate ISIS and help maintain security there
2 month agoSecurity forces fire live bullets and gas canisters at the demonstrators in Al-Khilani Square in the center of the capital, Baghdad, in an attempt to break the sit-in
A policeman was killed by an explosive device, near a security post, in the orchards of Al-Makhisa village, northeast of Diyala governorate
2 month agoWathba Square in Baghdad. Live ammunition used against the protestor
Dhi Qar demonstrators burn the headquarters of Qataib Hizbullah militia near Al-Haboubi Square
2 month agoBurning the building of the Facilities Protection Section in Nasiriyah
2 month agoThousands of protesters are gathering at al-Habubi Square in Nasiriya following overnight attacks by unknown armed militiamen.
A number of demonstrators were wounded by government forces in Al-Khilani Square, central Baghdad
Reported rockets on US embassy in Baghdad last night confirmed to be mortars, which seems to widen the pool of suspects. Unlike most rocket/mortar attacks this one did some damage - inc to dining facility. One person believed slightly wounded
PMF condemned the rocket strikes on the Embassy last night
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry: The security services began an investigation process regarding targeting the American embassy to detect the perpetrators and bring them to justice
2 month agoBaghdad Tahrir Square, the chants of the youth in support of the demonstrators of Nasiriyah, after attack on Al-Haboubi Square
State Department spokesperson: Since September there have been more than 14 attacks by Iran and militias that support it on Americans in Iraq
Washington calls on Iraq to protect the U.S. embassy in Baghdad
Abadi Hassan Zuair named as demonstrator who was killed by militia attack on Al-Haboubi square in Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar
2 month ago#TahrirSquare demonstrators show solidarity with with Nasiriyah city protest after #AlHabobiSquare attack.
Riot police are trying to advance towards Al-Khilani Square from the side of Al-Wathba Square in Baghdad
2 month agoThe militia burned the shops near the Haboubi Square in Nasiriyah
ISIS elements active on Safat Road at Makhoul mountains
2 month agoKataib Hezbollah Telegram channel just published this video 15 mins ago, in which they send a message to the US that revenge is ongoing, & advising the Americans to "Prepare their coffins"
2 month agoVideo shows a convoy of militants that attacked Nasiriya's Haboubi square and shot live bullets on protesters
A third party also carried out an attack in Karbala, group of gunmen in a Land Cruiser opened fire on protesters near the Sultan Restaurant then fled towards the river
Heavy gunfire in the vicinity of the Balad Air Force Base
2 month agoNasiriyah: From a Live streaming, Big attack on Alhaboubi Sq and burned all tents like what they did last time by shock governmental force in Basra
2 month agoAttackers are burning the protesters' tents at Al-Haboubi Square in Nasiriyah
2 month agoAn attack is ongoing against protesters in Habobi square, Nasriyah
2 month agoA protester was killed in Al-Haboubi square, and the crackdown continues
2 month agoShots heard in AlNasiriyah's Haboubi Square as Iraqi forces/ militiamen attacking peaceful demonstrators
There are killed and wounded in attack on sit-in at Al Haboubi square in Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar
2 month agoAttack on Haboubi Square in the center of Nasiriyah
Attack from all directions on the Al-Haboubi sit-in square in Nasiriyah
Gunmen opened fire at protesters at Al-Habboubi Square in Al-Nasiriya
Rocket attack in Baghdad: At least one embassy staff was injured according to a source from the @USEmbBaghdad
"I am closely monitoring reports of a rocket attack targeting the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Violent acts against our diplomatic facilities are simply unacceptable. We must ensure the safety of American diplomats, troops and other Americans in Iraq." -LR @RepMcCaul
Protesters also demanded that the Dhi Qar police commander be relieved of his position. He's only been at his post for 4 days and sacking him would mean the 4th commander being removed since start of demonstrations
Reports of injuries in the missile attack on the American embassy in Baghdad
Intensive flights over the central Baghdad near U.S. Embassy
2 month agoBasra demonstrators watched dozens of tents set up in the center of the sit-in, after they were burned last night by the security forces.
Senior US Defence official confirm that Katyusha rocket hit the Embassy dining facility tonight. Decline comment on injuries but say there were no deaths. First time the embassy has actually been hit in a very long time. AAM already released statement
Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament: Attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad harm the country reputation
Two protesters were killed in Al-Wathba Square in Baghdad today
The compound of USEmbassy in Baghdad received a direct rockets hit by unruly militia. The Embassy restaurant or canteen was damaged and burned
Iraqi Prime Minister after new rocket attack on U.S. Embassy area: We reaffirm our commitment to protect all diplomatic missions
2 month agoBaghdad. Tear gas canisters fired at demonstrators in Al-Wathba Square
2 month agoTear gas canisters & live ammunition being used by security forces in Khilani Square in Baghdad to push back the protesters to Tahrir Square. Chaos in Baghdad tonight as security forces using excessive forces. Video from live coverage of a protester
2 month agoContinued closure of the "Al-Bhoh" and "Al-Nasr Bridge" intersections and the withdrawal of the government forces towards Al-Shamiya in the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq.
"Incoming" alarm went off again in Union III base. Reportedly 5 rockets hit near the US embassy Baghdad. Everyone asked to take shelter at the base
2 month agoAt least one rocket lands close to the US embassy in Baghdad
