Iraqi forces secure German Embassy in Baghdad ahead of planned pro-Iran protests
A security source confirmed that high-level directives were issued to reinforce units and secure the embassy's perimeter in the Al-Mansour district. This followed social media posts urging a large protest at the embassy.
The calls for demonstration were to condemn recent Israeli military operations against Iran and to protest a statement issued by the Group of Seven (G7) on Monday. The G7 statement had expressed support for Israel in its conflict with Iran and stressed that Tehran cannot possess nuclear weapons.
The security deployment is a precautionary measure by Iraqi authorities to maintain order and protect diplomatic missions amidst heightened regional tensions.
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