News Alert: U.S. Embassy siege in Baghdad ends after supporters of Iranian-backed militia withdraw from the area

Diplomats trapped by the assault expressed relief as supporters of the Kataib Hezbollah militia left the embassy perimeter and the Iraqi army said that it had taken full control of the area.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 1, 11:42 AM     U.S. Embassy siege in Baghdad ends after supporters of Iranian-backed militia withdraw from the area Diplomats trapped by the assault expressed relief as supporters of the Kataib Hezbollah militia left the embassy perimeter and the Iraqi army said that it had taken full control of the area. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071