Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reacted to the comments made by US President Donald Trump regarding the responsibility for the recent attack on a base housing American troops in Iraq.

In a statement on Friday, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said the US cannot shirk its responsibility and blame others for the consequences of its illegal presence in Iraq and the Iraqi people’s reaction to the assassination and slaughter of Iraqi commanders and warriors.

“Instead of making dangerous moves and baseless accusations, Mr Trump had better thoroughly reassess the presence and behaviour of his forces in the region, and seriously avoid spreading the virus of pinning the blame on others and making accusations with the aim of justifying illogical behaviour and evading responsibility,” he added.