Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani condemns attack on Ain- al-Assad airbase

2021-03-03T20:46:15.000000Z
Statements
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, March 3, 2021

The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, issued the following statement on the rocket attack that targeted coalition forces in Ain al-Assad airbase today:

I strongly condemn the rocket attack that targeted the U.S. -led international coalition forces in Ain- al-Assad airbase in Iraq’s Anbar province on Wednesday, in which a contractor lost his life. I offer my condolences to the family of the victim and share their grief.

The continuation of attacks on International Forces Against ISIS, who are in Iraq at the request of the Federal Government to support the fight against terrorism in Iraq, is completely against Iraq’s interests, its stability and peace, as it will gravely endanger the country and its future.

Undoubtedly, Iraq in its current state continues to need the support and assistance from the United States and international coalition to prevent the resurgence of ISIS and to completely defeat this terror organization whose armed assaults and terrorist movements are increasing, and constitute serious threats.

I urge Iraq’s government, parliament, political parties, its people and communities to mount protest against these attacks and to prevent Iraq from becoming a battleground for settling disputes at the expense of the Iraqi people and their future.

Nechirvan Barzani
Kurdistan Region President