Trump urges protection of embassy in call with Iraqi PM

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AFP Washington
Last Updated : Jan 01 2020 | 2:00 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has spoken with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi and stressed the need to protect Americans and US facilities in Iraq, the White House said.

The call came on Tuesday after hundreds of pro-Iran protestors attacked the heavily fortified US embassy in Baghdad, setting fires and breaking into a reception area.

"The two leaders discussed regional security issues and President Trump emphasized the need to protect United States personnel and facilities in Iraq," the White House said in a statement.

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First Published: Jan 01 2020 | 2:00 AM IST

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