Iraq 'regrets' US closure of Basra consulate

Iraq 'regrets' US closure of Basra consulateIraq's foreign ministry voiced "regret" on Saturday over a US decision to shut its consulate in the southern city of Basra which has been rocked by weeks of deadly protests. "The ministry regrets the American decision to pull its staff out of Basra," a statement said. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ordered all but emergency staff to leave Basra, with consular duties to be taken over by the embassy in Baghdad.




from https://www.yahoo.com/news/iraq-regrets-us-closure-basra-consulate-100609142.html

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