BAGHDAD, Jan 1, 2020, SPA -- 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, according to Reuters. "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. --SPA 20:19 LOCAL TIME 17:19 GMT 0020 www.spa.gov.sa/w1238714