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‘Entire NATO mission has withdrawn’ from Iraq
NATO has temporarily pulled back personnel from its mission in Iraq as fallout from the Israeli-US war on Iran raises security concerns, two officials told AFP.
“It’s a temporary withdrawal. They’re worried because of the situation,” one official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. A second source said “the entire NATO mission had withdrawn” except for a small contingent.
The mission, which includes several hundred personnel, is based in Baghdad, close to the US embassy – a frequent target of attacks.
‘Iraq hit from all sides’ as drones strike near US base in Baghdad
Iraq is the only country that’s been hit from all sides. It’s been hit by Iran, it has been hit by America. It has seen strikes carried out within its own borders by armed factions aligned with Iran. There has been no let-up in those attacks.
Israeli weapons factory torched in the Czech Republic
A facility linked to Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems has been set ablaze in the Czech Republic, with an underground group claiming responsibility. Czech authorities have launched an investigation as police said they were looking into “a possible terrorist link”.
Terrorism: the unlawful, calculated use of violence or threat of violence, often against civilians, to instill fear. Taking down weapon factories used to blow up children is not to instill fear.
Elbit Systems describes itself as a key supplier of land and air weapons used by the Israeli military in its wars, including in Gaza and Iran.
Switzerland blocks arms exports to the US over Iran war
Switzerland has halted approvals for weapons exports to the United States, citing its neutrality amid the ongoing Israeli-US war on Iran.
In a statement on Friday, the government said “the export of war materiel to countries involved in the international armed conflict with Iran cannot be authorised for the duration of the conflict”.
“Exports of war materiel to the USA cannot currently be authorised,” the statement added.
