Al-Sudani directs the prosecution of the perpetrators of an “attack” that launched projectiles towards the American embassy in Baghdad
Al-Sudani directs the prosecution of the perpetrators of an “attack” that launched projectiles towards the American embassy in Baghdad
2023-12-08
Today, Friday, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, directed the pursuit of those who fired missiles at the American embassy in Baghdad, while stressing that targeting diplomatic missions “is something that cannot be justified.”
Major General Yahya Rasoul, the military spokesman for Al-Sudani, said in a statement that the latter “directed all security leaders, in the sectors of responsibility, to pursue the perpetrators of the attack by launching projectiles towards the American embassy in Iraq, and to bring them to justice.”
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces stressed, according to the statement, that “targeting diplomatic missions is something that cannot be justified, and cannot be accepted, under any circumstances and regardless of the allegations and illusions behind these shameful acts,” stressing that “the perpetrators of these attacks are committing an insult against Iraq.” stability and security.”
He added, “These unruly, lawless groups do not in any way represent the will of the Iraqi people, nor do they reflect the Iraqi national decision expressed by the Iraqi government on several official occasions.”
He pointed out that “tampering with Iraq’s stability, abusing internal security, trying to undermine Iraq’s political reputation, and targeting safe places protected by the force of law, norms, and international agreements are acts of terrorism.”
He stressed that “our security forces and government and executive agencies, each according to their specialization and duty, will continue to protect diplomatic missions, maintain international treaties and commit to securing them. Abusive elements will find nothing but prosecution and confrontation in defense of Iraq’s sovereignty and stability, which was achieved through a long process of great sacrifices.”
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