The United States has called for ending violence in protest-torn Iraq. US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus yesterday said, Washington is also deeply concerned about the forced closure of media outlets in the country.<br />''<br />''Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya and its subsidiary project Al Hadath said in the early hours yesterday that Iraqi authorities had suspended their activities in the country, citing lack of a license as the reason.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''The protests began on 1st of October and were suspended in mid-October for pilgrimage before resuming on Friday.</span><br />