Iraq condemns US bombings and warns they will have “disastrous repercussions”

The Iraqi Armed Forces condemned the US bombings in the country in retaliation for the death of three American soldiers in Jordan and warned that this action will have “unforeseen consequences” and “disastrous repercussions” in the Middle East.

“These attacks are considered a violation of Iraqi sovereignty, undermine the efforts of the Iraqi government and represent a threat that will drag Iraq and the region into unforeseen consequences, the repercussions of which will be disastrous.”Iraqi Armed Forces spokesman Yahya Rasul said in a statement.

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The spokesman highlighted that the city of Al Qaim and other areas close to the border with Syria were attacked by US warplanes and lamented that “at a time when Iraq is striving to guarantee stability in the region”.

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An Iraqi Army source with the rank of colonel told EFE, on condition of anonymity, that at least five pro-Iran militiamen were killed and three others were injured. “several” air strikes against powerful militia positions in Al Qaim Kataib Hezbollah.

This group, which the US points to as responsible for the death of its three soldiers, is part of the amalgamation of pro-Iran militias Islamic Resistance in Iraqwhich since the start of the war in Gaza has claimed responsibility for more than 150 attacks on US positions in Iraq and Syria.

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In turn, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that The bombings killed 13 militants and destroyed the positions of Tehran-backed armed groups in Deir al Zur province in eastern Syria..

The President of the USA, Joe Bidenwarned this Friday that the response began today and that “to be continued” when Washington deems it necessary, highlighting at the same time that his country “does not seek conflict in the Middle East or any other part of the world”according to a statement released by the White House.

Source: Elcomercio

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