WASHINGTON (AP) – The attack on the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad by Iran-supported militiamen shows that President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran has not crippled its ability to strike at American interests.
Trump says Iran will be held “fully responsible.” It’s not clear whether that might mean military retaliation.
The breach of the compound has prompted the U.S. to send military reinforcements.
It has also revealed strains between Washington and Baghdad, raising questions about the future of the U.S. military mission there.
The U.S. has about 5,200 troops in Iraq, mainly to train Iraqi forces.
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