Iraq's foreign ministry has said that they are "closely monitoring" the attack on US Embassy in Baghdad, assuring foreign missions in the country that the relevant authorities will protect them.
The ministry "affirms that the diplomatic missions operating on Iraqi soil are highly respected and appreciated," adding that it is "committed" to protecting the compounds of the missions as per the Vienna Convention in a statement posted to Twitter.
"The prime minister has called on all to immediately stay away from these places [diplomatic missions], and stressed that any attack or provocation against embassies and foreign diplomats is an act which will be banned strictly by the security forces, and the law will punish them with the severest penalties," it added.
