(The Post Millennial) – Multiple rockets were fired toward the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday. The Washington Post reports that at least two of the rockets hit inside Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the embassy.
Iraqi intelligence says at least 4 rockets fired at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad moments after U.S. acting defense secretary announces partial withdrawal of American forces from the country.
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) November 17, 2020
The incident occurred only moments after President Trump ordered the Pentagon to remove US troops in Afghanistan & Iraq by 2,500. This drawdown would be complete by Jan. 15 of next year.
BREAKING: Following orders from President Trump, The Pentagon announces U.S. troops in Afghanistan & Iraq will be reduced to 2,500 respectively by January, 15th 2021
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 17, 2020
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