Iraq says committed to protecting diplomatic missions in country

Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned on Friday an incident that affected diplomats from the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. (File/
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Updated 27 August 2022
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Iraq says committed to protecting diplomatic missions in country

  • MOFA reaffirmed its commitment to protecting all missions in the country

Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned on Friday an incident that affected a vehicle for diplomats from the Australian Embassy in Baghdad.
MOFA reaffirmed its commitment to protecting all missions in the country, according to a statement on state agency INA. 
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs deplores the incident that affected a diplomatic wheel belonging to the Australian Embassy in Baghdad, which did not result in injuries," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf in the statement. 
Al-Sahaf also said Iraq is fully committed to the Vienna Convention, which includes regulating relations and protecting cadres and buildings of diplomatic missions.


Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all moral values.
Updated 22 January 2026
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Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

  • Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen condemned on Wednesday an attack that targeted the convoy of a senior commander.
The attack in the Jaoula area of ​​Lahj governorate targeted vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, who heads the second division of the Giants Forces.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said there were numerous deaths injuries and called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all human and moral values.”
He said the coalition, which includes Saudi Arabia, will continue coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the security of citizens and maintain stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called for people to work with the Yemeni government and military authorities to confront any sabotage attempts or terrorist operations targeting the security and stability of liberated governorates.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice.