Baghdad Demands Answers: US Diplomat to Be Summoned After Airstrike Kills Iraqi Forces
Baghdad said Wednesday it will summon the US chargé d’affaires following the deadly airstrike on the Habbaniyah base that killed seven soldiers and injured 13 others.
A statement by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s office said the charge d’affaires will be handed a strongly worded protest note that includes “Iraq’s firm and unwavering position on preserving Iraqi sovereignty and condemns the irresponsible actions that amount to a heinous crime.
The statement said Baghdad reserves the right to respond using all means permitted under the United Nations Charter and would not remain silent over a “fully fledged crime” that violates international law.
It warned that the attack could further undermine stability in the region and harm relations between Iraq and the United States.
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The statement said the government will submit a documented complaint to the UN Security Council and other international bodies regarding the incident.
The US and Israel have maintained airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28, killing so far more than 1,340 people.
Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israeli-occupied territories, along with US bases in Jordan, Iraq and Persian Gulf countries.
Source: Anadolu Agency
