Baghdad Shaken by Worst Attack in Two Years
Two explosions near Baghdad's Green Zone on Sunday killed more than 132 people and injured at least 520 more, by the BBC's count The suicide attacks targeted the Justice Ministry and (continued) .
Two explosions near Baghdad’s Green Zone on Sunday killed more than 132 people and injured at least 520 more, by the BBC’s count. The suicide attacks targeted the Justice Ministry and a provincial government office.
Beyond the devastation and tragic loss of life, a major attack in Baghdad inevitably raises questions about whether it will affect the United States’ planned withdrawal. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released a statement expressing outrage, but also made specific mention of “the impressive progress that Iraq has made towards stability and self-reliance.” — PZS
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US President Barack Obama has led international condemnation of Sunday’s double suicide bomb attack in Baghdad that killed at least 132 people.
Mr Obama branded the attacks — the worst in more than two years in Iraq — “hateful and destructive”.
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The president may not want war with Iran, but he does want to push the regime into submission and tout U.S. military dominance to his base.
Meanwhile, thousands of Iraqi anti-government protesters call on both Iran and America to leave the country.
There's no justification for Qassem Soleimani's assassination, and if we avoid another war in the Middle East, we'll have Tehran to thank.
As a candidate in 2016, he praised war crimes and expressed a desire to commit some of his own. No one can claim surprise or betrayal now.
However Iran chooses to respond to the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, America's influence in the region is guaranteed to deteriorate.
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