Statement

The Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Iraq strongly condemns and denounces the terrorist suicide bombing that targeted the Mar Elias Church in the Syrian capital, Damascus, resulting in the loss of innocent lives and injuries to others.

The Ministry reaffirms Iraq’s categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence targeting civilians and places of worship. As well it reiterates Iraq’s firm stance in standing in solidarity with the brotherly people of Syria.

The Ministry warns of the dangers posed by such criminal acts, which aim to incite division and sow discord among the segments of society.

The targeting of places of worship and religious sites is a malicious attempt to undermine social cohesion and drag communities into sectarian violence, this demands greater vigilance and enhanced regional and international cooperation to stop such schemes.

The Ministry offers its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.

Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Iraq

June 22, 2025