Press Statement

Press Statement

The Foreign Ministry expresses its rejection and condemnation of the unknown missiles that struck near the United States embassy, and in this regard we renew our keenness to abide by the sanctity of diplomatic missions, and avoid jeopardizing its security.

We also affirm that the security authorities have taken all measures, and made every effort to prosecute those responsible to refer them to the judiciary for punishment, and to prevent any breach of its security.

The Foreign Ministry it following up with the security authorities responsible for the investigation to find out the perpetrators of this attack, and we stress that such actions will not affect the diplomatic work that Iraq attributes great importance to because of its impact on relations between Baghdad and the countries of the world, and mutual protection of bilateral interests.

Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman

 Dr. Ahmed Al-Sahaf

22/01/2020