Iraq to take legal measures following attack on Babil security sites: Maj. Gen. Rasool

Baghdad-INA
The Spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Yehia Rasool, Special Forces, confirmed on Wednesday, that legal measures will be taken against the attack on security sites in Babil.

Rasool said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Despite extensive efforts through political and diplomatic channels, as well as the efforts of the higher military commission, which have reached advanced stages in the efforts of ending the presence and operations of the Global Coalition against Daesh in Iraq and transitioning to a bilateral security relationship based on mutual respect and safeguarding Iraq's sovereignty and security, the coalition forces have committed a heinous crime and blatant aggression, they targeted, with fighter jets coming from beyond the borders, Iraqi security forces sites in northern Babil Governorate at 22:45 on Tuesday, July 30. This attack resulted in the martyrdom of several service members of our security forces from the Popular Mobilization Forces and the injury of others without any justification for this reckless and irresponsible aggressive act.”
 
The statement added, "Such serious and uncalculated transgressions can significantly undermine all efforts, mechanisms, and frameworks of joint security work to combat ISIS in Iraq and Syria ,they also risk dragging Iraq and the entire region into dangerous conflicts and wars. Therefore, we hold the coalition forces fully responsible for these consequences following this flagrant aggression.”
 
It explained, "The Global Coalition against Daesh operates in Iraq under a specific mandate for a defined mission and against a common enemy.”
 
These attacks represent a serious violation of this mission and mandate. Iraq will take the appropriate legal and diplomatic measures to protect its rights, ensure its security and sovereignty, and safeguard its territory. We will also seek justice for the fallen heroes and hold those responsible for the attack accountable.