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On 9/11, White House Issues Stark Warning To Iran

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Saagar Enjeti White House Correspondent
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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a stark warning to the Islamic Republic of Iran for the actions of its proxy forces in Iraq, on the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

“Over the past few days, we have seen life-threatening attacks in Iraq, including on the United States consulate in Basra and against the American embassy compound in Baghdad.  Iran did not act to stop these attacks by its proxies in Iraq, which it has supported with funding, training, and weapons,” Sanders said.

The press secretary continued “the United States will hold the regime in Tehran accountable for any attack that results in injury to our personnel or damage to United States Government facilities. America will respond swiftly and decisively in defense of American lives.”

Sanders referenced recent attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Basra. Iran operates several proxy forces within Iraq where it maintains significant influence. Attacks on the consulate in Basra followed a protestor march on the Iranian Embassy in the area.

Both the U.S. and Iran are competing for influence over the Baghdad government.

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