The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has released a statement expressing strong condemnation of the recent violence at the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad

The UK government asserts that violence against diplomatic missions is unacceptable in any circumstances.

The statement emphasizes that governments have a responsibility to protect diplomatic missions under the Vienna Convention. It is deemed unacceptable that the Iraqi Security Forces did not take action to prevent the breach of the Embassy that occurred on the previous night.

The UK government welcomes the intention of the Iraqi Government to prosecute those responsible for the attack. Efforts to hold accountable those who engage in such violence against diplomatic missions are crucial for upholding international norms and ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel.