Government spokesman denies any prior coordination for the perpetration of this aggression against Iraqi sovereignty

Baghdad-INA
The Iraqi government spokesman, Basem Al-Awadi, denied on Saturday, any prior coordination for the perpetration of this aggression against Iraqi sovereignty.

“The American administration has carried out a new act of aggression against Iraq's sovereignty. In this incident, multiple American aircraft bombed locations in the Akashat and Al-Qa'im regions, including areas where our security forces are stationed, alongside nearby civilian places,” stated Al-Awadi in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA)

“This blatant aggression caused the tragic loss of 16 martyrs, including civilians, and 25 individuals sustaining injuries,” He added. “Furthermore, the assault resulted in significant losses and damage to residential buildings and citizens' property”.

“Subsequently, the American side intentionally engaged in deception and distortion of facts, stating—an unfounded claim crafted to mislead international public opinion and evade legal responsibility for this condemned act, in violation of international laws,”he confirmed.

This aggressive airstrike will push the security situation in Iraq and the region to the brink of the abyss, jeopardizing ongoing efforts to establish the necessary stability.

Iraq reiterates its rejection of turning its territory into a battleground for settling scores. It is imperative that all involved parties comprehend that our nation's land and sovereignty should not serve as a stage for exchanging messages or a display of force by adversaries.

“We assert that the presence of the international coalition, which deviated from its assigned tasks and granted mandate, has become a reason for endangering security and stability in Iraq. It also serves as a justification for entangling Iraq in regional and international conflicts,” Al-Awadi noted.

The Iraqi government is committed to exerting every effort mandated by moral, national, and constitutional responsibility to safeguard our land, cities, and the lives of service members across all branches of our armed forces.

Glory and honor for our great martyrs and heartfelt wishes for speedy recovery for the wounded.