Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Kurdistan Region Presidency Condemns Attack on U.S. Embassy

2020-12-20T22:58:29.000000Z
Statements
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - December 20, 2020

The Kurdistan Region Presidency condemned rocket attacks against U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, in a statement released Sunday night.  Below is the full statement:

We condemn tonight's terror attack against the Embassy of the United States in Baghdad.

Attacks on diplomatic and foreign missions undermine the sovereignty of Iraq and its interests. They also violate international laws and harm Iraq's relations with other countries.

It is the duty of the Iraqi Government to protect the security and safety of diplomatic missions and Iraqi citizens. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Iraqi Government to take necessary actions to prevent further attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.