The US will send more troops to protect the embassy compound penetrated by militias and their supporters in Baghdad on Tuesday and does not plan an evacuation, the Pentagon and State Department said.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the US has taken actions to "ensure the safety of American citizens, military personnel and diplomats" and to "ensure our right of self-defense. We are sending additional forces to support our personnel at the Embassy."
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content