The Spokesman
Kurdistan Regional Government

During the past few weeks the forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have been shelling the border areas of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq. This shelling has resulted in the displacement of thousands of villagers, the disruption of their lives, and the destruction of several villages. It has also inflicted great loss and destruction and spread fear among the people of Kurdistan.

The KRG strongly condemns this unjust and unwarranted military action which contravenes international law and disregards neighbourly relations. It is a clear violation of the sovereignty of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) considers it an act of aggression.

The KRG calls upon the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately end this shelling and its threats. At the same time, the KRG requests that the federal government in Baghdad take a clear position on this violation of Iraq's borders, which is causing disruption and confusion to the lives of the people of the Kurdistan Region.

We also call upon the Multinational Forces in Iraq and the United Nations Security Council to address the issue and stop these unjust attacks.

The KRG restates its commitment to good neighbourly relations on the basis of mutual respect and common interest.