Iraq considers US strikes ablatant violation of its sovereignty

SANAA, Jun. 28 (YPA) – The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday condemned the US air attack on a site on the Iraqi-Syrian border, and indicated that the government is proceeding with its investigation procedures regarding this attack.

The ministry’s spokesman, Ahmed Al-Sahafi, said in a statement that “the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the air attack last night, which affected a site on the Iraqi-Syrian border,” noting that “the ministry renews its total rejection that Iraq should be a party to any conflict or confrontation to settle scores on its territory, which is an aggression and a violation.” national sovereignty and a clear departure from international norms and conventions.”

He added, “We affirm our adherence to Iraq’s sovereignty and unity and to rely on everything that would enhance this, through sustained coordination and communication with various parties and through diplomatic initiatives and endeavors that ensure the non-recurrence of such rejected and condemned hostile acts,” explaining that “the Iraqi government is proceeding with its investigation procedures and with what is true. Sovereignty in this, in order to prevent any escalation that we see prejudice the security and stability of Iraq.”