More than 600 attacks hit US sites in Iraq, official says

“More than 600 attacks hit US sites in Iraq, official says More than 600 attacks have targeted US facilities in Iraq during the war with Iran, a senior US State Department official said, according to CNN. The official added that Iraqi leaders understand what Washington is seeking, stressing: “We are looking for actions, not words.” The official said this includes expelling “terrorist militias” from state institutions, cutting off their funding from the Iraqi budget and preventing salaries from being paid to their fighters. The official also said there is currently an “unclear dividing line” between the Iraqi state and these militias, underscoring US concerns about their influence.

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