Trump, Abdul Mahdi discuss tense situation in Iraq
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US President Donald Trump spoke on Tuesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi about the tense situation in Iraq after US attacked some bases of People Mobilization Units and killed a number of the militia group.
raqis protested against the move on Tuesday in front of US embassy in Baghdad and demanded its closure.
According to Reuters Trump emphasized the need to protect US personnel and facilities, the White House said in a statement.
“The two leaders discussed regional security issues and President Trump emphasized the need to protect United States personnel and facilities in Iraq,” the statement said.
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