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US Condemns Attack on Kuwaiti Consulate, Urges Action Against Militias

4/12/2026

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US Condemns Attack

The United States condemned the April 7 attack on the Kuwaiti consulate in Basrah, Iraq.
It urged the Iraqi government to dismantle Iranian-aligned terrorist groups responsible for the attack.
The statement follows drone attacks on an American diplomatic facility in Baghdad, highlighting ongoing security concerns in Iraq.
The United States Department of State's call for accountability reflects rising tensions in the region amid escalating violence linked to Iranian militias.

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US Summons Iraq Ambassador

On April 10, 2026, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned Iraq’s ambassador to the US, Nazar Al Khirullah, after drone attacks targeted an American diplomatic facility in Baghdad.
The US embassy attributed the attacks to Iranian-linked militias and criticized the Iraqi government for failing to prevent them.
The US embassy warned American citizens of potential threats and advised them to leave Iraq amid escalating violence following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28.

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US Condemns Attack

The United States condemned the April 7 attack on the Kuwaiti consulate in Basrah, Iraq.
It urged the Iraqi government to dismantle Iranian-aligned terrorist groups responsible for the attack.
The statement follows drone attacks on an American diplomatic facility in Baghdad, highlighting ongoing security concerns in Iraq.
The United States Department of State's call for accountability reflects rising tensions in the region amid escalating violence linked to Iranian militias.

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