Escalating Attacks on US Embassy in Baghdad by Iran Aligned Militias Threaten Iraq's Security

The United States strongly condemns the recent rocket attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and facilities hosting U.S. personnel in Iraq, emphasizing that the Iran-aligned militias operating in the country pose a threat to Iraq's security, stability, and the safety of U.S. personnel and regional partners. The U.S. urges the Iraqi Security Forces to promptly investigate and apprehend the perpetrators, emphasizing that the Iraqi Government has a responsibility to protect diplomatic missions and U.S. military personnel. The U.S. asserts its right to self-defense.