WASHINGTON—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for a spate of rocket attacks against Iraqi bases where American troops are located and warned the Trump administration would respond forcefully if U.S. or allied forces were injured or killed. The warning Friday was a fresh indication of rising tensions as the U.S. has sought to use economic sanctions to compel Iran to curtail its military presence in the region and accept stringent limits on its nuclear activities.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 13, 2019 22:41 UTC