Iraqi intelligence officials point finger at airport employees in Baghdad and Damascus who they say reported the Iranian general's whereabouts to the Americans

Analysts warn pro-Iranian militias may continue to seek revenge for slaying of senior commander and that there is no obvious mediator to calm tensions in the country

With troops now focused on defending themselves and American interests in region, they have been diverted from their mission to put an end to jihadist terror group

Qais al-Khazali, a hardline commander, says Iraqi militias' response will be no less severe than Iranian barrage; another group warns American soldiers 'revenge is coming'

'It's not a piece of paper that fell off the printer,' Adel Abdel Mahdi tells his cabinet, disputing Washington's claim document had been sent accidentally

Incident highlights confusion over US policy in Iraq; Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley calls letter 'honest mistake, a draft unsigned letter, because we are moving forces around'

After Baghdad lawmakers urge government to oust American soldiers, head of US task force tells Iraqi commander troops will be 'repositioned'

Foreign minister says Baghdad should be convinced with arguments, not threats; Germany, France and Britain to decide this week on response to Iran bypassing limits on enrichment

French president urges Tehran to avoid 'military escalation that could aggravate instability in the region' following death of Soleimani

Russian media reports the Turkish leader told his Iranian counterpart that he feels 'sorry for the loss' of the senior military leader