Pompeo makes surprise visit to Iraq

Published



Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a surprise trip to Iraq on Tuesday amid increasing tensions with Iran.

Pompeo was scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Berlin Tuesday, but the meeting was postponed due to “pressing issues,” the State Department said.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.