Two weeks later: Rockets were fired at the US Embassy in Baghdad

Three Katyushas were launched at the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital, which houses government officials and foreign embassies. Iraqi police say two rockets have landed near the US Embassy inside the compound. At this time, it is unknown whether there were casualties as a result of the shooting and if any damage was done.

Two weeks later: Rockets were fired at the US Embassy in Baghdad

Three Katyusha rockets were fired on Tuesday night at the Green Zone in Baghdad, where government officials and foreign embassies are housed - Iraqi police sources told Reuters. Three rockets were launched from Zafrani district near Baghdad, according to Iraqi police sources. They even added that two rockets landed near the United States Embassy inside the complex. At this stage it is unknown whether there were casualties as a result of the shooting and if any damage was done.

The rocket fire at the US Embassy tonight comes about two weeks after two Katyushas were recently launched into the area. Witnesses told Reuters that two loud explosions were heard throughout the city. These rockets were launched one day after the Iranian attack on bases where US Army troops are staying in Iraq. In the background of the shooting, US Vice President Mike Pence said in an interview with CBS that intelligence information reached the United States indicates that Iran has instructed militias in its support not to attack US targets in Iraq and the region.

Iraq: Two rockets fell at the embassy complex in Baghdad

Marine soldiers guard US Embassy in Baghdad, early this month (Photo: Reuters)

Marines Soldiers Guard US Embassy in Baghdad, January 21, 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

Meanwhile, Iraqi medical and security officials said six Iraqis were killed during the day, two of them policemen, and dozens more were injured in clashes between protesters and Baghdad security forces and other cities. The clashes resumed after a few weeks of relaxation.

Three protesters were killed in Baghdad after police fired live fire at a group of protesters in the city's Teiran Square, Baghdad sources said. Two protesters were fired at with live bullets while the third was hit by a tear gas cannon fired at him. The fourth protester was shot dead by police in the Holy City of Shia Karbala.

On the other hand, security officials claimed that two police officers had been killed by a civilian car in the city of Basra. Security officials said the driver tried to avoid the scene of the clashes between protesters and security forces, but struck both police.