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Iraqi PM Seemingly Wins Tug-of-War With Pro-Iranian Militias Over Rocket
Attacks on US Embassy

Edward Yeranian

   CAIRO - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustapha al-Kadhimi appears to have come
   out on top in a battle with pro-Iranian Shi'ite militias allegedly
   responsible for recent rocket attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
   Arab media is reporting Saturday the alleged leader behind the attacks
   is being held by government forces, along with several accomplices.

   Iraqi Prime Minister Mustapha al-Kadhimi, accompanied by his top
   military advisers, has inspected parts of the capital, Baghdad,
   visiting several key security centers and taking selfies with ordinary
   citizens.

   The prime minister's impromptu inspections came amid a show-of-force
   with several pro-Iranian Shi'ite militia commanders, including Qais
   al-Khazali, leader of the Asa'ib Ahl al Haq militia, over the arrest of
   a militia member accused of firing rockets at the U.S. Embassy
   compound.

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