Hundreds of paratroopers were flown into the Middle East in response to the recent attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Around 650 paratroopers could reportedly be seen leaving Fort Bragg in North Carolina amid increased threats in Iraq.
This came after Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said about 750 soldiers were deployed in the aftermath of the attack, which reportedly left areas of the compound burned and vandalized.
Analysts say the militants have vowed further acts of revenge against the U.S. in retaliation for airstrikes that killed at least two dozen Iran-backed fighters in Iraq.
Meanwhile, Iran has claimed it is not afraid to go to war with the U.S. Iranian military leaders recently stated they are not leading the country to war with the U.S., however, they are not shying away from that possibility.
Officials also said they are “closely monitoring” Washington and advised the U.S. to “speak correctly with the Iranian nation.” This comes after President Trump threatened Iran Tuesday, and accused the country of coordinating the violent attacks at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
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