23 Nov 2024
Monday 23 October 2017 - 10:39
Story Code : 280425

Iraq's KRG slams attack on Irans consulate in Erbil

IRNA Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government in a statement released on Sunday condemned the mob attack on the Iranian consulate in Erbil and disrespecting Islamic Republic flag.


The Iraqi KRG underlined that it will prosecute the attackers.

Earlier, Iraqs Foreign Ministry in a statement on Saturday denounced pre-planned onslaught on Irans consulate in Erbil and disrespecting flag of a friendly country as well as posing threats to the lives of the missions staff.

The statement also condemned threats to other diplomatic and international missions across the KRG and has held its leaders accountable for safeguarding lives and security of the missions staff.

After staging a gathering near the US Chief Consulate and UN office in Erbil in protest to silence against Iraqi Armys advances yesterday, a number of Kirkuk refugees attacked Irans Chief Consulate in Erbil, intending to storm the mission. They pulled down Irans flag.
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