For a time, the internal staff of the American embassy huddled in the embassy and shivered, fearing that these high-spirited demonstrators would rush into the embassy to give them a good look. It is not unheard of that the US Embassy in Iraq was attacked. Just last May, the American Embassy was attacked by two missiles, which caused heavy losses. So half a day before the embassy was quarantined, the American embassy frantically contacted the Iraqi government and asked for military and police support. Although the United States and the Iraqi military and police acted together, they still failed to repel the violent shock wave, and the ground troops also used tear gas, but the demonstrators responded with incendiary bombs and petrol bombs and violently attacked the embassy gate. The US military also announced that it would send 750 more soldiers to the area to strengthen its defense.
In addition, the 227th Regiment 1 Battalion of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade of the US Army? Apache? Helicopters flying over the US Embassy used loudspeakers to shout and fired several jamming bombs in an attempt to forcibly disperse the demonstrators. The scene was once very chaotic. Although some people left because of this, the number of demonstrators was still large, and Apache's military repression did not achieve good results. In fact, in addition to the US military, embassy staff, including the ambassador, have fled. Despite the heavy security of the US military, dozens of people broke into the embassy, damaged the welcome area and smashed the glass of the embassy. On June 5438+1 October1,the number of demonstrators in front of the American Embassy reached its peak today. Under the attack of incendiary bombs, black smoke billowed from the top floor of the Embassy.
The US Embassy in Iraq is located in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. It is the highest diplomatic representative office established by the United States in Baghdad, with a total area of 0.44 square meters, which is equivalent to the size of a pocket country. With all the internal facilities, it can be a small fortress in wartime. In order to build the most luxurious embassy, the United States spent nearly $800 million, which took several years to build. The embassy has 2 1 building, with10.5 million employees and only 1000 security guards. The reinforcement degree and safety of the buildings in the museum are very strict, which is higher than the building standards in the green space.
Although most of the detailed data are confidential, it is obvious that there is a guard unit of the Marine Corps Embassy. The fortifications include a perfect security perimeter, higher building protection measures than usual, and five heavily guarded entrances and exits. The US Embassy in Iraq is also the most expensive and largest American embassy overseas. After the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, such a high-profile move by the United States in Iraq undoubtedly shows that? The victorious country? This gesture made the Iraqi people very unhappy. So, what made these Iraqis dare to challenge American authority and attack the American embassy in Iraq?
According to reports, these demonstrators mainly protested against the US air strikes in Iraq. The Pentagon announced that it had attacked a pro-Iranian organization on February 29th, 65438? Hezbollah brigade? And was heavily bombed in Iraq? Hezbollah brigade? Facilities killed at least 25 people, including many Iraqi civilians. United States Army? New year's action? No doubt bombed the Iraqi people? A hornet's nest, more like a catalyst, inspired Iraqi demonstrators to besiege the US Embassy on June 5438+February 3 1 and burn the American flag, demanding that the US military do it as soon as possible? Leave Iraq? .
Some demonstrators even carried the coffins of the victims of the air raid and demanded an explanation from the US Embassy, otherwise Americans would pay the price. ? Hezbollah brigade? Ibrahim, the founder and former leader, said that he would take tough revenge on the United States, while the Iranian authorities, who claimed that they had nothing to do with the deadly attacks on American civilians, accused the United States of air strikes? Terrorist acts? It is pointed out that revenge and response to this criminal act are the natural rights of the Iraqi nation and other organizations defending Iraq. ?
Although US Secretary of State Mike? After Pompeo negotiated with the Iraqi authorities, the incident was brought under control. However, the demonstrators said that they would stay around the US Embassy indefinitely until the US troops withdrew from Iraq. If the situation continues, or even worsens, it seems that the 120 Marines sent by the United States to the embassy to reinforce will not be able to protect the 100 American personnel in the embassy for a long time, and the incident of the American embassy in Iran from 1979 may indeed repeat itself.
But in fact, all parties believe that today's attack on the American embassy was acquiesced by the Iraqi government. Iraqi Prime Minister Mahdi, who officially resigned in early February of 65438 and led the interim transitional government, also accused the US military of air strikes. Can an unacceptable vicious attack bring dangerous consequences? . The words did not fall. In the past, I tried my best to prevent demonstrators from entering the American embassy, where security measures were very strict. Green zone? Iraqi military and police, in the face of massive anti-American demonstrations, did not spend much effort to prevent demonstrators from entering. It was only because they didn't work hard that the American embassy was attacked, and Trump was so anxious to use ground troops and V-22 s? Osprey? Only by urgently transferring the personnel inside the embassy can we avoid further deterioration of the situation.