“The cycle of violence, provocation and revenge that we have seen in Iraq in recent weeks must be stopped. Further escalation in Iraq must be avoided at all costs.
Iraq remains a very fragile country. Too many weapons and too many armed units hinder his return to normal life.
“We run the risk of an outbreak of violence throughout the region and the rise of the dark forces of international terrorism that flourish in times of religious and national tension.”
This is stated in a statement of the head of the European Council, Charles Michel.