US alerts Iran it will respond swiftly to attacks by Tehran 'proxies' in Iraq

  • Country:
  • Iran Islamic Rep.
  • United States

WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The United States warned Iran on Tuesday it will "respond swiftly and decisively" to any attacks by Tehran's proxies in Iraq that resulted in injury to Americans or damage to U.S. facilities.

The statement by the White House press secretary accused Iran of not preventing attacks in recent days on the U.S. Consulate in Basra and the American Embassy compound in Baghdad.

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