Iraq is exerting “maximum effort” to prevent any escalation on its territory, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, after the US embassy in Baghdad warned of possible attacks in the city by pro-Iran armed groups.
The foreign ministry said it was responding to the US statement regarding security concerns, and in its own statement said it was “exerting maximum effort to prevent any escalation, strengthen security measures, protect diplomatic missions, foreign interests and citizens, and maintain internal stability”.
Earlier on Thursday, the US embassy had warned that “Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours”.
