Following reports of 4 rockets being fired at the US embassy in Baghdad. Locals report multiple explosions and smoke rising near the area.
Picture shows thick black smoke rising in the area.
From WaPo in Iraq:
The attack follows an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq threatening US forces just this morning
Now it appears that the US may be striking back:
From an independent journo in Baghdad:
This report says the rockets didn't reach the embassy
If you're gonna make this about Trump please leave my mentions and reconsider some things.
Reuters is saying the base was hit reuters.com/article/us-ira…
"Take cover and await further instructions" from about 90 minutes ago
No matter how this incident ends up, Iraq is looking like a failed state and that is incredibly dangerous for the world.
No casualties
