The United States has unveiled a bounty of $3 million for intel pertaining to the recent attacks on its diplomatic and military related installations in Iraq.
Under the Rewards for Justice initiative, the US Department of State appealed to the public for help in pinpointing those accountable for the assaults on the US Embassy in Baghdad and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre, as well as the US Consulate General in Erbil, situated in Iraq's Kurdish region.
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It is important to note that this bounty was introduced following the assaults on the US Embassy in Baghdad, the US Consulate General in Erbil, and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre, which took place amidst intensified tensions between the United States and Iran.
In light of these incidents, the United States highlighted the critical nature of safeguarding diplomatic installations and the preparedness to counter threats from unlawful groups. The Reward for Justice programme stands as a vital resource for gathering testimony that can bolster criminal enquiries and fortify security protocols.
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Information from citizens and other avenues may lead to eligibility for relocation and a reward depending on the input to the investigation, ultimately aiding in security enhancements and the inquiry. The US government persists in monitoring developments in the region and urges individuals to utilise official channels to supply information to safeguard diplomatic missions.
Aerial defences have consistently intercepted drones flying over Erbil, which houses the largest US consulate in the world. Numerous drone and missile assaults on the US Embassy in Baghdad have been thwarted by aerial defences. Conversely, Iran-aligned Iraqi militia groups frequently declare assaults on US installations in Iraq and the surrounding region.
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