TEHRAN – Iran’s consulate in Erbil issued a statement on Saturday condemning trespassing on the consulate on Friday.

“A number of people trespassed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s consulate in Erbil under the influence of political motivations on Friday when the consulate was closed,” the statement read.

The statement said the consulate does not hold the people of Erbil responsible for this act.

The statement also thanked officials, university professors, members of parliament and people in the Iraqi Kurdistan, Mosul and Kirkuk for expressing regret over the incident.

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