ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Kurdistan Region Presidency condemned Israeli latest airstrikes against Iran and opposed the use of military force in their tensions.
"These events further complicate the peace and stability of the region and pose a threat to regional and international security and stability," the presidency said in a statement.
"Confrontation and military measures make the situation worse. At this sensitive time, it is the responsibility of the international community to have a rapid and urgent response and work to prevent chaos and disorder from spreading further and as soon as possible prevent further escalation of the situation," it added.
Early Friday morning, Israel conducted what it called a “preemptive strike” targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and senior military commanders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation, dubbed Rising Lion, aimed to “roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival,” and warned that it could continue for days.
The attack has drawn condemnation from regional countries, while many Western nations have voiced concern over the escalating tensions.
The Iraqi government also condemned the strike, filing a formal complaint with the UN Security Council against Israel for violating its airspace during the operation.
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