{"id":2120172,"date":"2023-12-08T18:37:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T23:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/explosions-rock-us-embassy-after-building-hit-by-7-mortars\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T18:39:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T23:39:47","slug":"explosions-rock-us-embassy-after-building-hit-by-7-mortars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/explosions-rock-us-embassy-after-building-hit-by-7-mortars\/","title":{"rendered":"US Embassy hit by 7 mortars, causing explosions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fexplosions-rock-us-embassy-after-building-hit-by-7-mortars%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2120172&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Explosions Rock US Embassy After Building \u200bHit by 7 Mortars<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad \u200csustained minor damage on Friday when seven mortars landed in its compound. This attack, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/explosions-heard-near-us-embassy-baghdad-videos-2023-12-08\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> described as the \u2063largest in recent memory, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-slams-claim-that-climate-change-is-responsible-for-hurricane-idalia\/\" title=\"DeSantis rejects link between climate change and Hurricane Idalia.\">caused\u2062 damage<\/a> to an Iraqi \u200dsecurity installation within the \u200ccompound. Fortunately, no injuries\u2064 were \u2063reported.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the attack on the embassy, U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria were \u2063targeted with\u200b rockets\u2063 and drones\u200b at three bases in Syria. Two attacks also occurred at the Ain al-Asad airbase west of Baghdad. Thankfully, no injuries were\u200d reported in these incidents as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Baghdad \u2013 U.S. Embassy is\u2062 under attack <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hyxbtsDb6k\">pic.twitter.com\/hyxbtsDb6k<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200c RonEnglish (@RonEng1ish) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonEng1ish\/status\/1732947417882894730?\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These attacks mark the highest number\u200b of incidents\u200d against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-announces-deployment-nuclear-submarine-middle-east-rare-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. forces<\/a> in the region in a single day since mid-October. According to \u2064a defense official, there have been\u200b at least 84 attacks on American \u2064installations in Iraq and\u2064 Syria since October \u200d17.<\/p>\n<p>The commander\u200d of the Iraqi Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Abu Alaa al-Walae, expressed \u2062that the group \u200brejects any\u200c talk of\u2064 stopping or easing operations as long as there are ongoing &#8220;Zionist \u2063crimes&#8221;\u2063 in Gaza and the \u2063American occupation in Iraq, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/12\/08\/politics\/us-embassy-iraq-attack\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d State\u200c Department has designated this group as global terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>As the Iraqi government vows to hunt down\u2062 the attackers, a U.S. Embassy representative emphasized that they reserve the right to\u200d self-defense and to protect their personnel anywhere\u200d in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. has diplomats \u200din Baghdad and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-launches-2nd-counterattack-iran-backed-militant-groups-40-attacks-american-troops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2,500 troops<\/a> in\u2063 Iraq, working to assist local security forces and prevent the resurgence of\u2063 the Islamic State.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">How many attacks on American \u2063personnel and facilities by\u2063 Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria \u2064will \u2062be tolerated before we hold Iran accountable?<\/p>\n<p>We have lost \u200dall deterrence as a nation\u200d when it comes to protecting our people throughout the world. The Biden Administration is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lindsey\u2063 Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LindseyGrahamSC\/status\/1733196837832515712?\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Meanwhile, a new report in \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/12\/08\/world\/middleeast\/iran-israel-houthis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New\u200b York Times<\/a> \u2064reveals that Iran is planning to \u200cincrease attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria.\u200d They are \u200calso\u2064 strengthening the capabilities\u2063 of Houthi \u2063rebels in Yemen to\u2064 target \u2064American and Israeli ships \u2063in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/attacks-intercepted-us-destroyer-much-significant-navy-previously-admitted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Sea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Times, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-washington-post-nbc-news-all-forced-to-retract-false-claims-about-trump-lawyer-rudy-giuliani\/\" title=\"New York Times, Washington Post, NBC News All Forced To Retract False Claims About Trump Lawyer Rudy Giuliani\">citing unnamed sources<\/a> in Iran&#8217;s \u2063Revolutionary Guards, states that the goal of these militia groups&#8217; intensified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-us-burke-class-destroyer-attacked-sea-pentagon-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attacks<\/a> is to pressure Israel into ending its attacks on\u200c Hamas in Gaza.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Any attacks on US forces instigated by Iranian proxy militias in the Middle East must be seen as attacks by Iran on the United States\u200b and responded to accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jamie Metzl (@JamieMetzl) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamieMetzl\/status\/1733097401487872250?\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nasser Imani, a political\u2062 analyst in Tehran, believes that the Houthis in Yemen will pose a greater\u200d long-term threat to Israel than Hamas or even Hezbollah. He states that Iran considers them a major player and part of the collective\u200c strategy of the resistance axis.<\/p>\n<p>John Kirby, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-sending-another-550-million-in-security-assistance-to-ukraine\/\" title=\"Biden Sending Another 0 Million In \u2018Security Assistance\u2019 To Ukraine\">national security spokesman<\/a> for the White House, warns\u200b that escalating attacks by the Houthis pose a risk of further widening and deepening the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2062controlling the\u200c Yemen-based Houthis may prove challenging. Ali Vaez, \u2062the Iran director of the International Crisis Group, explains that the Houthis are not only \u200czealots but also \u2063have\u200b very little to lose. He emphasizes the risk of tensions spiraling out \u2063of control as the war continues.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The \u2064post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/explosions-rock-us-embassy-building-hit-7-mortars\/\">Explosions\u2063 Rock US Embassy After Building Hit by 7 Mortars<\/a> \u200dappeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Iran&#8217;s use \u200dof proxies such as Kataib Hezbollah and the Popular Mobilization Forces impacted the targeting of U.S. \u200cpersonnel and facilities?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Their proxies, such as the Kataib Hezbollah and the Popular Mobilization Forces,\u2063 in order to target\u2062 U.S. \u200cpersonnel and facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The recent attacks on the U.S. Embassy compound and U.S. forces\u200d in the region highlight the escalating tension\u200c between\u200b the United \u2062States and Iran. \u200cIt is clear\u200b that Iran and its \u2062proxies are determined to challenge U.S. presence\u200d in Iraq\u2063 and Syria.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 U.S. response to these attacks will be crucial in determining the future direction of the \u2063conflict. So far, the Biden administration has faced criticism for its perceived lack of \u200cdeterrence. Senator Lindsey Graham voiced his concerns on Twitter, questioning how many \u2064attacks will \u200bbe tolerated before holding Iran accountable and criticizing the Biden administration for failing to protect American personnel worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy representative reiterated \u200cthe right to self-defense and to protect their personnel anywhere in the world. It is\u200c evident that the U.S. is committed to ensuring the safety of\u2062 its personnel and will not hesitate to respond to any threat.<\/p>\n<p>As the Iraqi government vows to hunt down \u200cthe \u200cattackers, it is essential for both Iraq and the United States to work together to prevent further \u200dattacks. The presence \u200bof\u200b U.S. diplomats and troops in Iraq serves not only to assist \u2064local security forces but also to prevent the resurgence\u200b of the Islamic State. Cooperation between \u2063the two \u200ccountries is crucial in achieving stability and \u200dsecurity\u2064 in the\u200c region.<\/p>\n<p>The situation in\u200b Iraq \u200band \u200cSyria remains precarious, \u200cwith \u2062Iran&#8217;s increasing\u200b aggression and determination to challenge U.S. presence. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-faces-backlash-after-crushing-border-wall-developments\/\" title=\"Biden faces backlash after crushing border wall developments\">international community<\/a> must closely monitor the \u200ddevelopments and support efforts to de-escalate the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the recent\u200c attacks on the U.S. Embassy and U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-airdrops-flyers-with-warning-to-citizens-of-gaza-strip-report\/\" title=\"Israel drops flyers warning Gaza Strip citizens - Report\">forces emphasize<\/a> the need for a strong and \u200ceffective response. It is essential for \u200dthe \u2063United States to reestablish its deterrence and ensure the safety of its personnel and facilities. The international \u200ccommunity must stand in solidarity against \u200bany acts\u200c of aggression and support efforts \u2064to restore peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad was slightly damaged by seven mortars on Friday. No injuries were reported, but it was considered the most significant attack in recent times. The 4 a.m. assault caused damage to an Iraqi security installation within the compound. Additionally, U.S. forces were involved in other activities on the same day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":2120174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2120172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2120172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120172\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2120174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2120172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2120172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2120172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}