France condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks carried out by Daesh in recent days against civilians and Peshmerga in Diyala, Kirkuk and Erbil provinces. It offers its sincere condolences to the victims' loved ones and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.
Together with its partners, France will continue to stand by the Iraqi security forces and Peshmerga in the fight against terrorism and remains determined to continue its efforts to bring about the lasting defeat of Daesh.
France condemns all attacks on Iraq's sovereignty and integrity, including those in the autonomous region of Kurdistan.