Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#BREAKING
Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Six killed as gunmen shoot at protesters in a parking lot near Tahrir Square. Live ammunition used, fire also erupted.

My take:
#Iran-backed militias are resorting to such tactics aimed at installing fear among protesters.
#IraqProtests

Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Activists say armed militias continue to target demonstrators with live ammunition.

My take:
#Iran-backed militias.
#IraqProtests

Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
More videos provided by activists saying armed militias are firing live ammunition and targeting demonstrators near Tahrir Square.

My take:
These are #Iran-backed militias attempting to install fear among Iraqi demonstrators.

Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
AP reports death toll increasing to 15 in Baghdad shooting.
Activists reporting 30 to 50 injured.

Dec 6 - Baghdad, #Iraq
More footage of heavy gunfire targeting demonstrators.
More activists are pointing fingers at #Iran-backed militias being behind this latest attack.
#IraqProtests