Thursday, December 7, 2017

Iranian-Backed Militia Threatens U.S. Troops In Iraq

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The New Arab & Agencies: Iraq militia threatens US forces after Trump Jerusalem move

A prominent Iraqi militia has warned Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital makes American troops a target, while the Baghdad government has demanded the US backtrack on the decision.

President Donald Trump defied decades of US policy on Wednesday and recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, jeopardising Middle East peace efforts and ignoring warnings from Arab leaders and Western allies alike of stoking more unrest.

"We caution against the dangerous repercussions of this decision on the stability of the region and the world," an Iraqi government statement said.

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