DW: Iraq walks Iran-US tightrope as tensions escalate
The United States claims militia with ties to Iran are planning attacks against its personnel in Iraq. Whether true or not, tensions between Iran and the US are putting Iraq in a tough position.
The United States on Wednesday ordered all non-essential American diplomatic personnel out of Iraq amid heightened tensions with Iran.
State Department officials cited an "imminent" threat to US personnel from Iraqi Shiite militias with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The Trump administration labeled the IRGC a terrorist group last month despite warnings that the move could endanger US personnel in the region, particularly in Iraq and Syria. Iran subsequently labeled US Central Command, which oversees US military operations in the Middle East, a terrorist organization.
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WNU Editor: This increase in tensions is already impacting Iraq .... The Exodus Begins As Foreign Oil Companies Exit Iraq On Security Concerns (OilPrice.com).
More News On Iraq Being Caught In The Middle In The Current Crisis Between Iran And The U.S.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq move rockets in range of U.S. troops: Report -- Washington Times
Iraq, Fearing Another U.S. War, Warns Militias Against Provocation -- The New York Times
Allies hunker down in Iraq, drop out over US tensions with Iran -- Military Times
Iraq has contingency plans in case Iran gas imports halted: minister -- Reuters
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