Iraq asks Iran for clarifications about the bombing of the city of Erbil

Iraq announced this evening, Sunday, that it had asked Iran for clarifications regarding the attack that targeted the city of Erbil and caused losses and terrorized the population.

A statement by the Iraqi government stated that the Ministerial Council for National Security held an extraordinary meeting, today, headed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, to discuss the attack that targeted the city of Erbil at dawn today, Sunday, and caused losses and terrorized the city's residents.

In a press statement, the Council affirmed that the missile attack, which was launched from Iranian territory and targeted the Iraqi city of Erbil, is an attack on the principle of good neighborliness between Iraq and Iran, and the historical relationship between the peoples of the two neighboring countries, as well as a violation of international laws and norms.

The statement added, "Iraq has previously announced its refusal to violate its sovereignty and use its lands to settle scores between countries and parties, and to refuse to use its lands to attack neighboring countries."

The statement stated, "Iraq has requested, through diplomatic outlets, frank and clear explanations from the Iranian side, and is awaiting a position from the Iranian political leadership in rejecting the aggression."

The statement confirmed that the Ministerial Council for National Security will continue to meet to study developments, and discuss mechanisms to protect Iraq's security and sovereignty.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard had claimed responsibility for the missile attack, which it said targeted an Israeli center in Erbil.

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