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Middle East
Iran-backed militiamen withdraw from siege of US Embassy in Baghdad as more American troops deployed
The siege outside of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad came to an end Wednesday afternoon after dozens of pro-Iran militiamen and their supporters withdrew from the compound.
Middle East
Trump Blames Iran as Protests Erupt Outside US Embassy in Iraq
Protesters enraged by US airstrikes on Iraq staged a violent demonstration outside the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, setting fires ablaze and hurling stones as security forces and guards fired tear gas and stun grenades to repel them.
Distress of Nations
Protestors in Iraq Set Special Operations Unit Headquarters on Fire
Protestors in the Dhi Qar governorate area of southern Iraq set several buildings on fire on Saturday, including a Special Operations unit headquarters; Protestors in central Iraq were prevented from setting more buildings ablaze.
Berean Review
Amir Tsarfati – Middle East Update: Trusting Bible Prophecy in a Distressed World
In this Middle East Prophecy Update, Amir Tsarfati analyzes the problematic agreement between Turkey and Libya, the massacre going on in Iraq, and the hypocritical silence of the UN as they instead set their sights on targeting the Jewish State.
Distress of Nations
U.S. says Iran may have Killed Upwards of 1,000 in Recent Protests
Iranian security forces may have killed more than 1,000 people since protests over gasoline price hikes began in mid-November, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Thursday, adding that many thousands were also wounded in the unrest.
Distress of Nations
Iran’s Soleimani Heads to Baghdad After Resignation of Iraqi Prime Minister
The commander for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Qasem Soleimani, heads to Baghdad after the resignation of the Iraq Prime Minister; Soleimani was in Baghdad in October to help combat the protestors.
Israel & Middle East
Israel’s Split Screen: Chaos Within and Without
Watching events unfold in Israel is an experience in split-screen living. On the right side of the screen is the chaos outside our gates, in neighboring lands. And on the left side of the screen is the chaos inside.
Distress of Nations
Iraq demonstrators burn down Iranian consulate; protester killed, 35 injured
Anti-government protesters burned down the Iranian consulate building in southern Iraq on Wednesday, while six protesters were killed by security forces who fired live rounds amid ongoing violence, Iraqi officials said Wednesday.
Distress of Nations
UN, US Urge Baghdad to Step Up Reform Efforts Amid Fresh Protests
US State Secretary Mike Pompeo slammed Iraq over the death toll in the security crackdown on the protests, with official count halted after it hit 300 killed.
Distress of Nations
Iranian Munitions Used to Kill Protests in Iraq; Investigation finds
Iranian-made grenades are being used to kill protesters in Iraq, a new investigation shows. With more than 300 protesters estimated killed and a massive sit-in in Baghdad continuing, as well as clashes in Basra, Iraq’s protests are continuing their momentum.
