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Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq

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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday – a significant stop on his whirlwind trip through the region. Blinken met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad for more than an hour.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Blinken on surprise visit to Baghdad: Iraq (opens Al-Monitor)

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    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Sunday following a trip to the occupied West Bank earlier in the day.Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani met Blinken, the premier's office said, with the two expected to discuss the risks of escalation in Israel's war w…

  2. KTVZ Bend

    Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday – a significant stop on his whirlwind trip through the region. Blinken met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad for more than an hour.

  3. Wall Street Journal

    Blinken Lands in Baghdad Amid Increase in Attacks on US. Installations (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq’s capital to reinforce U.S. support for the country’s government, as concern is mounting that Iranian-backed militias are looking to take advantage of the growing tensions in the region. Blinken visited Baghdad’s al-Zaqura Palace wh

  4. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Blinken visits Iraq in bid to prevent Gaza spillover (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    BAGHDAD — Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday as he tours the Middle East attempting to tamp down tensions after war erupted between

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