The protests mark a new turn in the shadow war between Washington and Tehran playing out across the Middle East. Washington says its diplomats are safe and it is rushing hundreds of extra troops to the region. The anti-American action comes after months of protests in Iraq against the government and the Iran-backed militias which support it. Trump accused Iran of orchestrating the violence at the US embassy and said Tehran would be held responsible. The US officials said 750 extra troops would initially be based out of Kuwait and as many as 4,000 troops could be sent to the region in the coming days if needed.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 01, 2020 15:11 UTC