2008 Press Releases
Joint Statement By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Multi-National Force-Iraq on the Attack in Karbala
March 18, 2008
The U.S Embassy in Baghdad and the Multi-National Force-Iraq strongly condemn the attack in Karbala yesterday that targeted innocent civilians who were on their way to worship. We also join the Iraqi people in expressing our condolences to the families of the victims in this barbaric attack which bears all the markings of having been carried out by al-Qaeda in Iraq.
The United States and the Multi-National Force-Iraq are working closely with Iraqi authorities to ensure medical aid and humanitarian assistance are available for the victims and their families. We will work closely with Iraqi Security Forces to find those who perpetrated this horrific attack and help bring them to justice.