“This may be the beginning of the end for the U.S. occupation.”

By Jake Johnson, staff writer for Common Dreams. Published 12-31-2019

Thousands of Iraqis descended on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad to protest the Trump administration’s airstrikes. (Photo: Liz Sly/Twitter)

President Donald Trump Tuesday morning accused Iran, without offering any evidence, of “orchestrating an attack” on the American embassy in Baghdad as thousands of Iraqis surrounded the building to protest U.S. airstrikes and occupation of the region.

“Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many,” Trump tweeted. “We strongly responded, and always will. Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They will be held fully responsible. In addition, we expect Iraq to use its forces to protect the Embassy, and so notified!” Continue reading →