Press release

PM statement on attack in Iraq: 11 March 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement on the attack against the Taji military base in Iraq.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 11 March 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:

The attack against the Taji military base in Iraq is deplorable.

Our servicemen and women work tirelessly every day to uphold security and stability in the region – their presence makes us all safer.

The Foreign Secretary has spoken to the US Secretary of State and we will continue to liaise with our international partners to fully understand the details of this abhorrent attack.

Published 11 March 2020