U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in Iraq

PRESS STATEMENT
NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON
March 13, 2022

The United States strongly condemns the missile strikes on Erbil, Iraq, last night that emanated from Iran. The strikes were an outrageous violation of Iraq’s sovereignty. No U.S. facilities were damaged or personnel injured, and we have no indications the attack was directed at the United States. Iran must immediately cease its attacks, respect Iraqi sovereignty, and halt its interference in Iraq’s internal affairs. The United States stands with our Iraqi partners, including in the Kurdistan Region, and will help our partners in the region defend themselves.