Iraqi protesters furious over air strikes break into US embassy compound in Baghdad – AP

31 Dec, 2019 10:06 / Updated 1 minute ago

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Dozens of protesters furious over airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah positions have forced their way into the US embassy compound in Baghdad. Tear gas and sounds of gunfire were reported at the scene.

The crowd was able to gain access to sections of the heavily-fortified Green Zone, smashing doors and security cameras on the wall surrounding the diplomatic building, according to the Associated Press. The agency said that there was a fire in one part of the compound and that at least three US soldiers were spotted on the roof of the embassy.

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#Breaking: Just in - Reports that #Hezbollah supporters are burning the back wall outside the #US embassy in #Baghdad's green zone in #Iraq, and are willing to storm inside the building to destroy everything inside.

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