Swedish Embassy in Flames: Outraged Protesters Storm Embassy in Iraq

In a shocking turn of events, the Swedish embassy in Baghdad was stormed by hundreds of protesters, resulting in the setting of the embassy on fire. The protesters were driven by their outrage against the plans to burn a copy of the Koran in Stockholm.

The incident has caused widespread concern and prompted the Iraqi government to take immediate action. In an attempt to reassure diplomatic missions present in the country, the Iraqi government issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to the security and protection of all resident diplomatic missions.

The government categorically stated that it would not tolerate a recurrence of such an incident, referring to the storming of the Swedish embassy. The statement from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry also highlighted the government's adherence to the Vienna Convention, which regulates diplomatic relations between countries.

The ministry expressed its determination to uphold the convention and reiterated the assurance of security and protection for all diplomatic missions. Furthermore, in response to the grave breach of diplomatic protocols, Iraq expelled the Swedish ambassador.

This bold move underlines the seriousness with which the country is addressing the situation and sends a clear message that such actions will not be tolerated. "The Iraqi government is fully committed to the Vienna Convention that regulates diplomatic relations among countries and assures all resident diplomatic missions of their security and protection," the ministry proclaimed.

"What happened to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden in Baghdad cannot be repeated, and any similar act will be subject to legal accountability," it firmly added. As tensions continue to rise in the region due to the planned burning of the Koran in Stockholm, the Iraqi government has taken a decisive stance, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining international diplomatic norms and ensuring the safety of all foreign missions within its borders.

The embassy attack serves as a stark warning to those who seek to undermine diplomatic relations and highlights the Iraqi government's determination to prevent any further breaches of this nature.