TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – In a Thursday statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the shelling of a resort area in the Dohuk province of Iraq which left many civilian casualties.

The Islamic Republic of Iran considers Iraq's security as its own security and will not hesitate to provide any assistance in this regard, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani said on Thursday.

Expressing his sympathy to the families of the victims, the Iraqi government, and the people, Kan’ani emphasized the firm support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the stability and security in Iraq.

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