The US embassy in Baghdad comments on the news of the withdrawal of its employees and sets its priorities

by **claud39** Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:18 pm

The US embassy in Baghdad comments on the news of the withdrawal of its employees and sets its priorities

2020-12-03

The US embassy in Baghdad comments on the news of the withdrawal of its employees and sets its priorities 1607006019313

Shafaq News / The US embassy in Iraq confirmed today, Thursday, the United States ’commitment to a strong diplomatic partnership with Iraq, commenting on the news of withdrawing its staff from the capital, Baghdad.

The media office at the embassy said, according to the "Russia Today" channel, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is constantly working to make adjustments regarding its diplomatic presence in embassies and consulates scattered around the world in line with its diplomatic missions, the security environment in those countries, the health situation, and even days Public holidays. "

He added, "Ensuring the safety of American government employees and American citizens and the security of our facilities is our top priority."

The office continued, "We do not comment on the details of any amendments, but we confirm our commitment to a strong diplomatic partnership with Iraq. Ambassador Matthew Toller is still present at his head of work in Baghdad, and the diplomatic mission in Iraq continues to operate."

On Wednesday, a US government source said that his country would withdraw about half of its diplomats from the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Sky News Arabia quoted the US government source as saying that this decision will be prior to the anniversary of the killing of the Iranian Quds Force commander, Qassem Soleimani.

Soleimani, who headed the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, was assassinated early this year by striking an American near Baghdad International Airport.

The United States accuses Soleimani of sponsoring Iran's arms in Iraq, Lebanon and other countries, and helping them kill Americans and targeting the interests of America and its allies in the region.

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