The political deputy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the United States of America is the only obstacle to the recognition of the Islamic Emirate. He emphasized that if America recognizes the Islamic Emirate and reopens its embassy in Kabul, other countries will also recognize the Islamic Emirate.

Iraqis have rallied in Baghdad in massive numbers to call for an end to US military presence in the country following high-profile assassinations and airstrikes targeting anti-terror forces.

The United States military has said that 11 of its troops were wounded in an Iranian retaliatory missile attack last week despite Washington's initial claim denying casualties.