US State Department’s top diplomat for the Middle East said on Thursday that pro-Iranian militia pose a “significant” threat to US forces in Iraq.
David Schenker, assistant secretary of Near Eastern Affairs, did not give further details about the threat, but told reporters in a teleconference: “It continues to be significant.”
Last week, US President Donald Trump has also warned of an attack by Iran or its proxies.
According to US President, Iran and its proxies planned an attack on US targets in Iraq. Trump warned Tehran that they would pay a “very heavy price” but gave no details.
On Monday, three Katyusha rockets hit a district in southern Iraq that houses workers of foreign oil companies, including US oil service company Halliburton.
No casualties or damage were reported.
