Iraq says it is ‘investigating’ attacks on diplomatic missions

BAGHDAD — Investigations into attacks targeting diplomatic missions and embassies in Iraq are ongoing, military spokesman Sabah al-Numan said Sunday, with the Supreme Judicial Council having classified the incidents as terrorist acts under the Anti-Terrorism Law.

Al-Numan said it was “not appropriate to disclose details of the investigations at this time,” but warned that attacks on diplomatic compounds “cause embarrassment to Iraq and undermine its diplomatic standing and could lead to its isolation in the international community.” He said Iraq had worked in recent years to build its international standing, including chairing the Arab summit and leading key international bodies, and that the current attacks threatened to undermine those gains.

He also noted that the regional war’s disruption extends well beyond Iran, affecting Gulf countries and the wider region economically, politically and in terms of security.

Since the war began Feb. 28, the U.S. Embassy has been targeted multiple times. The Al-Rasheed Hotel, housing the Saudi embassy and the EU Advisory Mission, was struck by a drone. The UAE Consulate General in Erbil was hit twice in a week. The Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad’s Mansour district was struck Saturday, killing an officer. Each attack has drawn condemnations and pledges from Iraqi authorities to pursue those responsible. The strikes have continued regardless.