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Attack on Swedish embassy in Iraq: building set on fire

Groups affiliated with the Sadr Movement, led by Shiite religious and political leader Muqtada al-Sadr, held a protest demonstration in front of the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. The gathering, conducted in the late hours of the night, was in response to concerns about an anticipated event involving the desecration of the Quran scheduled for the following day.

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Attack on Swedish embassy in Iraq: uilding set on fire

A large number of security forces were deployed to the area.

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Attack on Swedish embassy in Iraq: uilding set on fire

The Iraqi Foreign Minister condemned the attack on the Swedish Embassy.

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Attack on Swedish embassy in Iraq: uilding set on fire

The Iraqi government has instructed security forces to swiftly identify the perpetrators.

The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks and announced that the embassy personnel are safe.

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Attack on Swedish embassy in Iraq: uilding set on fire

It was emphasized that Iraqi authorities are responsible for the security of diplomatic personnel.

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Attack on Swedish embassy in Iraq: uilding set on fire

The protests continued outside the embassy in the morning hours as well.