The Spanish Government strongly condemns the attacks in Iraq in which a French soldier has been killed and several wounded, and the Italian contingent has been attacked.
The Government expresses its deepest condolences to the French Government and people at this difficult time and sends its best wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured.
This and other unjustifiable attacks against Iraq and other countries in the region constitute a flagrant violation of their sovereignty and independence and threaten to further destabilise the region, which has been in turmoil since 28 February.
The Government demands that Iran immediately cease these attacks and that all parties respect international law and resume diplomatic negotiations as the only way to resolve the crisis, restore stability and move towards peace in the region.
The Government of Spain reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty, unity and stability of Iraq and urges that the contingents deployed in the fight against terrorism and Daesh be protected and respected.
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