It’s on in Baghdad…
Another Biden victory!
Cue the helicopters evacuating yet another US Embassy!
Al- Sadr is a loud opponent of Iran’s intervention in Iraqi affairs and the rumors are that Iranian killing squads were sent to assassinate him;
Remember, Israel is also not happy with Biden' approach with Iran on nuclear deal talk;
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— Venkatesh Ragupathi (@venkatesh_Ragu) August 29, 2022
Supporters of the movement of the Shiite imam Muqtada al-Sadr, who announced his retirement from politics, seized the government "green zone" of Baghdad and stormed the Presidential Palace
The city has a lot of military equipment, a curfew has been introduced. pic.twitter.com/hkBI5oXSj7
— Animal World (@dragon_of_time_) August 29, 2022
US officials are being airlifted from the embassy out of the Green Zone, #Baghdad #Iraq; pic.twitter.com/PbTfaNEc4h
— Venkatesh Ragupathi (@venkatesh_Ragu) August 29, 2022
#BREAKING Live fire in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone: AFP#BreakingNews
— International Leaks (@Internl_Leaks) August 29, 2022
https://twitter.com/AhmadRasoul/status/1564270036570689536
h/t Flying Elvii