Iran Press/Middle East: The information about Pompeo’s visit was released by Kurdish media outlet Rudaw, Sputnik reported.
The Iraqi base in Kirkuk was attacked on Friday. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that one American civilian contractor was killed, while several US service members and Iraqi personnel were wounded in the rocket attack.
It was not the first time the US forces in Iraq had been under attack. Earlier in the month, the Balad Air Base, used by US servicemen, was hit by five rockets which landed less than a mile from the base.
Mike Pompeo paid his visit to Iraq amidst the ongoing mass protests which started in early October and then turned into clashes with police forces.
Demonstrations have rocked primarily the capital Baghdad and other areas in Iraq in recent months over the failing economy and a demand for anti-corruption reforms.
The rallies have, however, turned into violent confrontations on numerous occasions, with reports alleging that certain foreign-backed elements have been seeking to wreak havoc on the country, as the country's officials are trying to meet public demands.
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