U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted by Mortar Rounds; Iran-Backed Militias Suspected | Oneindia News

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The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad became the target of mortar rounds, with suspicions pointing toward Iran-backed militias. The attack raised concerns amid escalating tensions, reflecting the ongoing conflict between these militias and U.S. forces in the region.

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00:00 The US embassy compound in Baghdad faced an attack with seven mortar rounds, marking a

00:13 significant assault, while the US forces in Syria encountered additional attacks involving

00:17 rockets and drones on the very same day.

00:19 These attacks represent the most substantial record incidents against the US forces in

00:22 the region since mid-October.

00:23 The escalation stemmed from tensions arising from US support for Israel during its conflict

00:28 with Hamas in Gaza, prompting Iran-aligned militias in Iraq and Syria to target American

00:32 assets.

00:33 The US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned the attacks in a call with Iraq's

00:37 Prime Minister and pinpointed specific Iran-aligned groups, Qataip Hezbollah and Harqat Hezbollah

00:42 al-Nujub, for targeting US personnel.

00:45 Austin asserted the US's right to retaliate against these groups if necessary.

00:49 Although no specific group has claimed the responsibilities, previous attacks against

00:54 US forces have linked to Iran-aligned militias under the banner of Islamic resistance in

00:58 Iraq.

00:59 The assault on the embassy first in years has expanded the scope of target beyond military

01:03 bases, raising concerns about broader regional conflict.

01:07 Fortunately, these attacks caused no injuries or minimal damage, although they prompted

01:10 heightened security measures.

01:12 Explosions near the embassy and sirens alarmed the area's residents, with reports of damage

01:16 to an Iraqi security agency headquarter.

01:19 The US has responded to previous attacks with targeted strikes, resulting in the death

01:22 of militants in both Iraq and Syria.

01:25 State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasizes the importance of Iraqi security

01:29 forces who've been investigating and apprehending the perpetrators to safeguard diplomatic missions

01:34 and US military personnel in the country.

01:36 Meanwhile, Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani condemned these actions of

01:40 groups as acts of terrorism, asserting a commitment to protecting foreign missions and emphasizing

01:45 the pursuit of stability and economic growth.

01:47 Meanwhile, militia leaders such as Qataip Saeed al-Shuhuda rejected the secession of

01:51 operations against the US while citing the ongoing Zionist crimes in Gaza.

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