US, European countries strongly condemns attacks in Iraq's Kurdistan region

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, April 16 (KUNA) -- France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemned on Friday the attacks that took place in Iraq's Kurdistan region in recent days.In a joint Statement France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States said they condemn in the strongest terms the April 14 attacks in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region."Together, our governments will support the Government of Iraq's investigation into the attacks to ensure that those responsible will be held accountable," the statement said."We are united in our view that attacks on US and Coalition personnel and facilities will not be tolerated and reiterate our steadfast commitment to the fight against ISIS," the statement added.Last Wednesday, an attack at the airport in Irbil city was carried out by drone, the Kurdish interior ministry said, an unprecedented escalation of the arms used to target US soldiers based there. (end) asj.mb MENAFN16042021000071011013ID1101929788