US to Retaliate Against Perpetrators: State Department Responds to Iran’s Call for Action
The US State Department has announced that it will respond to Iran’s call for retaliation against those responsible for recent attacks on American targets. The statement from the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs emphasizes the need for action to protect American personnel in Iraq and highlights the responsibility of the Iraqi government to safeguard diplomatic facilities. The attack, which took place in the heavily fortified “Green Zone” in Baghdad, has been claimed by the US Department of Defense.