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Protesters Withdraw From U.S. Embassy In Baghdad After 2 Days Of Clashes

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Iran-backed militiamen have withdrawn from the U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad after two days of clashes with American security forces. But U.S.-Iran tensions remain high as more marines arrive to protect the embassy.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with CNN senior international correspondent Arwa Damon (@arwaCNN) in Baghdad.

This segment aired on January 2, 2020.

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