Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized, in a phone call with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the importance of holding accountable those involved in the recent attacks on Iraq’s energy infrastructure. Rubio highlighted the necessity of implementing measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, US State Department Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce quoted Rubio as affirming his country’s support for Iraq’s security and stability. He assured support for the Iraqi government in addressing security challenges, particularly those targeting vital facilities and the energy sector.

This conversation follows a series of unknown attacks targeting energy sites in recent weeks. These incidents have raised domestic and international concerns regarding the resurgence of security tensions that could affect the Iraqi economy and hinder reconstruction efforts.