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Iraq

2019–20 attack on the United States embassy in Baghdad

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2019–20 attack on the United States embassy in Baghdad, Embassy attack in Iraq

The compound was stormed by protesters and militia fighters.

Incident took place at the end of December 2019.

Reflects tensions between the United States and Iran-backed groups.

Security measures in the region have been significantly increased since.

One of the severe escalations in the US-Iran indirect conflict.

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Baghdad Governorate

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Persian Gulf crisis (2019–present)

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33.29900,44.39600

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August 31, 2026 12:04

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