The United States condemns in the strongest terms Iran's missile attack on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This attack targeted a civilian residence in.
The United States condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s missile attack on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This attack targeted a civilian residence in Erbil, the Kurdistan Region’s capital city, without any justification. We will support the Government of Iraq in holding Iran accountable, and we will support our partners throughout the Middle East in confronting similar threats from Iran. The United States of America stands behind the full sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Iraq. The United States stands with Prime Minister Kadhimi and the leaders of the Kurdistan Region, President Nechirvan Barzani, and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, in condemning this assault on the sovereignty of Iraq and its Kurdistan region.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran claimed responsibility Sunday for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in northern Iraq, saying it was ...
No U. S. personnel were killed or injured in the attack. In a Facebook post, he said Irbil “will not bow to the cowards who carried out the terrorist attack.” One of the Iraqi officials said the ballistic missiles were fired from Iran, without elaborating. An Iraqi official in Baghdad initially said several missiles had hit the U. S. consulate in Irbil, which is new and unoccupied, adding that it had been the intended target of the attack. In retaliation, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at al-Asad airbase, where U.S. troops were stationed. The troops will still provide air support and other military aid for Iraq’s fight against the Islamic State. The attack drew harsh condemnation from the Iraqi government, which called it a “violation of international law and norms” and demanded an explanation from the Iranian leadership. “The United States of America stands behind the full sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Iraq.” They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. There was no immediate comment from Israel on the allegations or the Iranian missile barrage. The missile barrage coincided with regional tensions. As a result, he said, that may trigger more attacks.’
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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement the attack targeted a civilian residence in Erbil “without any justification.” An Iraqi official in Baghdad said al-Kadhimi’s visit to Erbil Monday was meant to express solidarity with the Kurdistan region and show support for its government. Hostility between the US and Iran has often played out in Iraq, whose government is allied with both countries.
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The US defence official said it was still uncertain exactly how many missiles were fired and exactly where they had landed. One Iraqi official in Baghdad initially said several missiles had hit the US consulate in Erbil and that it was the target of the attack. In retaliation, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at al-Asad airbase, where US troops were stationed. Later, Lawk Ghafari, the head of Kurdistan’s foreign media office, said none of the missiles had struck the US facility but that areas around the compound had been hit. The troops will still provide air support and other military aid for Iraq’s fight against Islamic State. US forces stationed at Erbil’s airport compound have come under fire from rocket and drone attacks in the past, with US officials blaming Iran-backed groups.
Iran must immediately cease its attacks, respect Iraqi sovereignty, and halt its interference in Iraq's internal affairs. The United States stands with our ...
The United States stands with our Iraqi partners, including in the Kurdistan Region, and will help our partners in the region defend themselves. No U. S. facilities were damaged or personnel injured, and we have no indications the attack was directed at the United States. Iran must immediately cease its attacks, respect Iraqi sovereignty, and halt its interference in Iraq’s internal affairs. Office of the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region U. S. citizens in Ukraine: follow Embassy Kyiv and TravelGov on Twitter, and complete this form so we can communicate with you. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Office of the Chief of Protocol
Unconfirmed reports say explosions occurred near the US consulate and airport, with one US official claiming the rockets came from Iran.
The attack early Sunday could also be related to both the now stalled Iran nuclear talks and Iraqi government formation.
Under Iraq’s constitution, the position is accorded to a Kurd. The KDP and its rival, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, are in a fight to impose their own candidate, with the latter insisting that the current incumbent, Barham Salih, who is also backed by Iran, retain his seat. A deal seemed within reach until Russia made a last demand that any future business between it and Iran be shielded from sanctions it faces over its invasion of Ukraine. Others suggest a link with the stalling of negotiations in Vienna to revive a deal for Iran to ditch its nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan that no Americans were harmed and no US facilities were affected by the attack. The Iran-backed factions are pushing to be part of any new government, but Sadr continues to resist the idea if former Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki is accorded a role. A farm belonging to Sheikh Baz Karim Barznji, CEO of the Iraqi Kurdish oil company KAR group, was also affected, with windows shattering from the impact.
The Governor of Erbil in northern Iraq, Omed Khoshnaw, said it was not clear whether the missiles were targeting the American consulate at the site, ...