U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski on May 30 condemned attacks against U.S. and international businesses in Baghdad.

She urged “the Government of Iraq to conduct a thorough investigation, bring to justice those who are responsible, and prevent future attacks.” 

We condemn recent violent attacks against U.S. and international businesses and urge the Government of Iraq to conduct a thorough investigation, bring to justice those who are responsible, and prevent future attacks. These attacks endanger Iraqi lives and property, and could…

— Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski (@USAmbIraq) May 30, 2024

“These attacks endanger Iraqi lives and property, and could weaken Iraq’s ability to attract foreign investment. We remain committed to the #USIraq360Partnership to build economic opportunities and prosperity for all Iraqis.”

On Thursday, a branch of the U.S. construction equipment manufacturing company Caterpillar and the educational center British Cambridge Institute on Palestine Street in Baghdad were targeted with sound grenades.

On May 26-27, U.S.-owned restaurants KFC and Chili House were attacked in Baghdad in protest over U.S. support for Israel.

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U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller on May 29 told reporters that the United States is tracking reports of recent attacks on U.S. brands in Iraq.

“We are tracking those reports and obviously condemn the act of violence, and we welcome the statement by Iraqi authorities that they are investigating the attack and want to see them fully do so,” he said.