After missile strike on military bases, Iraq Prez condemns Iran for violating sovereignty

On Wednesday, Iraq President Barham Salih condemned Iran for violating his country’s sovereignty by launching more than a dozen missiles on its military bases of Al-As and Erbil, that house thousands of US troops. He called upon all parties to show restraint and to eng in dialogue to deescalate tensions in region. Salih became second important official in Iraq after Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi to deunce Tehran’s attack.  

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Iraq PM issues statement

Unlike Salih, Iraq Prime Minister il Abdul-Mahdi did t outrightly condemn missile attack by Iran. He stated that Iran h given prior intimation about scope of attack. Moreover, he ted that re were reports of any casualties so far. However, he did stress that world needed to avert threat of a comprehensive war.  

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Iran launches attack

While Iran and US have been at loggerhes for quite sometime, ir relationship took a worse turn after a US air raid killed General Qassem Soleimani, considered by many as second most powerful figure in Iran. General Soleimani h acquired a larger than life im due to his role in spreing Iranian influence in West Asia.  US accused General Soleimani and Quds Force of killing hundreds of Americans. 

Iran's missile attack on Wednesday was in retaliation to killing of General Soleimani. While US has t confirmed any casualties, Iranian state television claimed that at least 80 Americans were killed in airstrike. Iranian Foreign Minister Jav Zarif defended missile attack and clarified that his country did t seek war. 

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Indian intervention in West Asia welcomed

Speaking exclusively to Republic TV on Wednesday, Ali Chegeni- Iran's envoy to India welcomed intervention of India to help maintain peace and prosperity in west Asia. He asserted that Iran looked forward to initiatives from friendly countries based on peace and justice. Chegeni observed, “We are welcoming any intervention and any initiative from friendly countries like India and or countries based on peace, justice, anything that can help peace and prosperity in region.” 

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