The storming of our embassy in Baghdad by protestors and Iran-backed militias is deeply disturbing. The first priority is the safety of our personnel. Iraq has an obligation to protect them. Once secure, we need to be clear-eyed about reducing tensions and the path forward.

The storming of our embassy in Baghdad by protestors and Iran-backed militias is deeply disturbing.

The first priority is the safety of our personnel. Iraq has an obligation to protect them.

Once secure, we need to be clear-eyed about reducing tensions and the path forward. https://t.co/xKfNwdl0CQ

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 31, 2019