A US State Department spokesperson declined to comment on the withdrawal but said the safety of US officials, citizens and facilities in Iraq 'remains our highest priority'. — AFP pic
The partial withdrawal appears to be the result of fresh security concerns, one Iraqi official told AFP. A US State Department spokesperson declined to comment on the withdrawal but said the safety of US officials, citizens and facilities in Iraq “remains our highest priority”. When the attacks continued, the US issued an ultimatum to Iraq, threatening to fully close down its embassy.
“They’re exploring drawing down the embassy to just the ambassador and key diplomatic staff,” the official said.
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