Iraq intends to file complaint with UN Security Council over IRGC missile strike on Erbil

The Iraqi government intends to file a complaint with the UN Security Council in connection with the missile strike carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Iraq’s Erbil, Report informs referring to TASS.

The Government of Iraq strongly condemns Iran’s attack on the city of Erbil, which targeted residential buildings with ballistic missiles and resulted in civilian casualties, reads the statement.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani ordered the formation of a commission to investigate the circumstances of the IRGC strike on Erbil.

“The [Iraqi] prime minister has decided to form a committee, headed by the National Security Advisor, to investigate the attack and gather information to support the government’s position internationally, as well as provide evidence and accurate information [about the incident],” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.