U.S. Department of State

U.S. Condemns Baghdad Bombings
Department Spokesman Kelly (Aug. 19): "The United States strongly condemns this morning’s coordinated attack against the institutions of government in Baghdad resulting in the deaths of dozens of people and the wounding of several hundred others. We understand the foreign ministry in Baghdad sustained serious damage with multiple deaths and injuries." -Full Text -Statement by Ambassador Hill

Iraq Bombings
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 17): "The United States joins leaders of all communities in Iraq in condemning the bombings that have taken place over the past several weeks in various places across Iraq. In particular we condemn the repeated targeting of Shi’a places of worship and most recently ethnic Shabak and Yezidi villages in Ninewa province." -Full Text

U.S. Relationship With Iraq Changing
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Aug. 13): "Well, I mean, we have – we, obviously, have a relationship with Iraq. It is moving towards – well, from a military-dominant relationship toward a partnership and dialogue with Iraq on a variety of issues. Human rights is one of them. We have understandings with Iraq about how the people in this camp will be treated. We are continuing to pay attention to that. And this is one among many issues on which we will continue to have significant dialogue with our Iraqi counterparts." -Full Text

U.S. Forces Providing Medical Assistance at Camp Ashraf
Spokesman Kelly (July 30): "The Government of Iraq did agree to allow U.S. forces to provide medical assistance to those who were injured in Camp Ashraf. And there is, right now, a U.S. medical team there performing this assistance. We’re providing medical care and treatment, medical supplies, and assessing any kind of follow-on treatment or support that these residents might require." -Full Text

Secretary Clinton Meets With Iraqi Prime Minister 
Secretary Clinton (July 24): "Today’s meeting was the second of the Strategic Framework Agreement Higher Coordinating Committee. This agreement establishes the terms of our relationship beyond security cooperation. We are working to promote economic growth and human development and diplomatic efforts so that Iraq can play a very constructive role not only at home, but throughout the region." -Full Text