Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise trip to Baghdad on Sunday, where he met Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. He was there amid fears of a wider Middle East conflict stemming from Israel’s war against the militant group Hamas. Blinken’s visit comes at a time when American forces are facing a surge in Iraq and Syria.
On Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a delight trip to Baghdad, Iraq, where he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in response to worries that Israel’s conflict with the violent organization Hamas would lead to an even larger conflict in the Middle East. As British forces in Iraq and Syria face a surge, Blinken’s meeting is taking place. On Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken unexpectedly traveled to Baghdad, Iraq, where he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani amid worries about a larger Middle East conflict brought on by Israel’s conflict with the Hamas violent group. As British forces in Iraq and Syria experience a surge, Blinken’s meeting is taking place.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise trip to Baghdad on Sunday, where he met Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. He was there amid fears of a wider Middle East conflict stemming from Israel’s war against the militant group Hamas. Blinken’s visit comes at a time when American forces are facing a surge in Iraq and Syria.
