U.S. embassy in Baghdad suspends consular operations - statement

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Protests at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said on Wednesday that all public consular operations were suspended, a day after Iran-backed militias and their supporters stormed its outer perimeter, setting fires, throwing rocks and smashing surveillance cameras.

"Due to militia attacks at the U.S. Embassy compound, all public consular operations are suspended until further notice. All future appointments are cancelled. U.S. citizens are advised to not approach the embassy," it said in a statement.

(Reporting by Ahmed Aboulenein; Editing by Alison Williams)