Iraq Condemns Terrorist Attack on Jordanian Church and Affirms Support for the Kingdom

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein condemned the attack targeting mourners during a funeral at a Christian church in Jordan, which resulted in the death of six people and injuries to about 28 others. He affirmed Iraq's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Jordan in confronting terrorism. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that Hussein held a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi, during which he expressed strong condemnation of the terrorist attack and extended condolences to the Jordanian leadership, people, and the victims' families, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. The minister emphasized that terrorism aims to sow division and incite discord among societal components, stressing the importance of solidarity and cooperation to confront it, especially since the Iraqi people have long suffered from this scourge. Meanwhile, the Jordanian Foreign Minister expressed his gratitude and appreciation for Iraq's stance and solidarity with the Kingdom.