{"id":286906,"date":"2025-11-27T23:02:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T23:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/286906\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T23:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T23:02:09","slug":"uk-france-join-condemnation-of-khor-mor-attack-calling-it-a-threat-to-iraqs-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/286906\/","title":{"rendered":"UK, France Join Condemnation of Khor Mor Attack, Calling it a Threat to Iraq’s Stability"},"content":{"rendered":"

France and the United Kingdom strongly condemned the missile attack on Khor Mor gas field, warning it undermines Iraq’s stability and urging accountability for perpetrators while reaffirming support for Iraq’s security.<\/p>\n

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – France and the United Kingdom on Thursday issued strong condemnations of the attack on the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region, warning that assaults on vital energy infrastructure undermine Iraq\u2019s stability and endanger the safety of its people. The statements came amid a cascade of denunciations from Kurdish and Iraqi leaders following the overnight missile strike that halted gas production and crippled electricity output across the Region.<\/p>\n

French Ambassador to Iraq Patrick Durel, in a post on X, condemned the attack unequivocally, stressing the indispensable role of energy facilities for all communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI strongly condemn the attack tonight on the Khor Mor gas facilities. Energy infrastructure benefits the entire population. France reaffirms its commitment to the security of Iraq as a whole, and of Kurdistan within it,\u201d Durel wrote.<\/p>\n

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Je condamne fermement l’attaque de cette nuit sur les installations gazi\u00e8res de Khor Mor. Les infrastructures \u00e9nerg\u00e9tiques b\u00e9n\u00e9ficient \u00e0 l’ensemble de la population.
La France r\u00e9affirme son attachement \u00e0 la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 de l’Irak dans son ensemble, et du Kurdistan, en son sein.<\/p>\n


\n\u2014 Patrick Durel (@FrPatrickDurel) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The British Embassy in Baghdad and the British Consulate-General in Erbil also released a joint statement declaring their firm opposition to the strike.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe strongly condemn the attack on the Khor Mor gas field last night. Attacks on critical infrastructure threaten Iraq\u2019s stability and the safety of its people. The UK stands with Iraqi partners and supports efforts to protect vital facilities. We urge accountability for those responsible,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n


\nUK Statement of Condemnation. (Photo: British Consulate-General in Erbil) <\/p>\n

The Western condemnations followed sharp reactions from Kurdistan Region officials, who warned that the attack represents a direct strike on Iraq\u2019s economic backbone.<\/p>\n

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani strongly condemned the overnight drone attack,<\/a> calling it a \u201ccowardly attack\u201d and urging the federal government in Baghdad to bring the perpetrators to justice. He warned that those responsible \u2014 \u201cthe usual terrorists or whoever may be behind tonight\u2019s attacks\u201d \u2014 must not be allowed to repeat such crimes or evade accountability as in previous incidents. Barzani stressed that Iraq\u2019s international partners, including the United States, must urgently provide defensive systems capable of protecting civilian infrastructure across the Kurdistan Region.<\/p>\n

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also condemned the strike during a phone call with Prime Minister Barzani<\/a> on Thursday, describing it as a \u201cdisgraceful\u201d assault \u201cdirected at all Iraqis.\u201d According to the Kurdistan Regional Government, Sudani affirmed that a joint investigative committee would be formed \u201cas soon as possible\u201d to identify and arrest those responsible and ensure they face justice.<\/p>\n

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani issued a similar statement,<\/a> calling the overnight missile strike a grave attack on the economic foundations of both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. He described the assault as \u201can affront to the economic infrastructure and public services of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, posing a direct threat to the country\u2019s security and stability.\u201d President Barzani stressed that it is now the responsibility of the federal government and Iraq\u2019s security agencies to take urgent and effective measures to investigate the incident, punish the perpetrators, and prevent future attacks.<\/p>\n

The Khor Mor gas field \u2014 a critical source of energy for power generation in both the Kurdistan Region and Iraq \u2014 has once again become the center of national concern, as condemnation spreads and calls intensify for decisive action to safeguard vital infrastructure from continued attacks.<\/p>\n