Al-Sudani takes strict decisions to hold accountable those who were negligent regarding the attack on the American Embassy

Baghdad - INA

The Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, today, Saturday, took strict decisions to hold those who were negligent accountable regarding the attack on the American embassy in Baghdad.

The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief, Major General Yahya Rasoul, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Under the guidance and follow-up of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, and to determine the circumstances of the attacks that took place against the Embassy of the United States of America in Iraq, as well as the headquarters of the security apparatus.” National Bank, and a number of nearby residential buildings, a joint working team was formed to investigate with security officials in the area where the attack occurred.”.

Major General Rasoul added: “In this context, the officers and members of the holding units and the specialized detachments within this sector were referred to specialized investigative committees to hold those who were negligent accountable, while it was decided to replace the Presidential Regiment with a regiment from the Special Division to hold the aforementioned sector.”.

He continued: "The work team, under the direct supervision of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, continues to pursue the perpetrators of this criminal act, to arrest them and bring them to justice so that they receive their just punishment, and to serve as an example to everyone who dares to tamper with security.".

He stressed that "the security measures will be strict against the elements who committed this terrorist act, and they will be subject to the law, especially since the competent security services have reached important leads about them," noting that "the security forces have been granted broad powers to immediately confront any action that affects the security of the missions." Diplomacy and the locations of international advisors, and never tolerate this matter.”