The Washington Post reveals a request by US Secretary of State to Baghdad, 7 AUGUST

 The fourth – Baghdad

The Washington Post on Tuesday revealed a request made by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to Baghdad.

“The US secretary of state is leading a diplomatic campaign to indirectly pressure Iran,” the newspaper said.

“Blinken asked senior officials in Cairo, Baghdad and other Arab capitals to urge Tehran and its allies to exercise restraint,” she added.

“Israel has repeatedly launched strikes on Hezbollah and Iranian leaders without informing Washington of what angered the president and officials,” she continued.

“White House officials were surprised and outraged by the assassination of Haniyeh and considered it a setback for the ceasefire quest,” she said.

He stressed, “Israel informed US officials immediately after the assassination of Haniyeh, despite its refusal to comment on the matter.”