The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Republic of Iraq’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the attacks that targeted various areas, both in central Iraq and in the Kurdistan Region, considering such acts a threat to national security and stability.

The purpose of these aggressive attacks is to drag the Republic of Iraq into the ongoing war in the region—a war we condemn and call for its immediate cessation. Our policy is based on rejecting wars and believing in resolving conflicts through negotiations. Accordingly, we have been among the principal supporters of the negotiations that took place between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America. From this standpoint, we condemn the ongoing military campaigns against our neighboring country, Iran, while reaffirming our view that any expansion of the war constitutes a threat to all countries in the region and will only prolong and perpetuate the conflict.

We express our solidarity with our brothers, and our firm rejection of the attacks that targeted some sisterly Gulf states. We call for respect for national sovereignty and adherence to international law in order to avoid any further escalation in the region.

The Ministry renews its commitment to diplomatic solutions and constructive dialogue to ensure regional security and stability.