The Foreign Ministry responds to Miller: The attacks on some restaurants were carried out by a group of outlaws and do not represent the Popular Mobilization Forces

Baghdad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the statements of US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller, in which he accused the Popular Mobilization Forces of committing acts that violate security in Iraq, stressing: "The attacks that took place on some restaurants were carried out by a group of outlaws and do not represent, in any way, the Popular Mobilization Forces institution." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it had followed up on the statements of US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, which included inaccurate information, holding the Popular Mobilization Forces responsible for acts that violate security in Iraq. It stressed: "The Popular Mobilization Forces is an Iraqi security institution that is fully subject to Iraqi laws, adheres to the orders and directives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and works with all its efforts to achieve security and stability in the country in accordance with the specified legal frameworks." It added: "The a ttacks on some restaurants were carried out by groups of outlaws who do not in any way represent the Popular Mobilization Forces. As for those involved in these incidents, they are now subject to appropriate administrative and disciplinary penalties." Source: National Iraqi News Agency