Iraqi officials condemn violent Basra protests, point finger at US, Daesh, Ba'athists
Tehran (KNA) - Iraqi officials have denounced recent deadly demonstrations in the southern city of Basra, saying they believe the US, Daesh terrorists and remnants of former Ba’ath regime are behind the violence.
Protesters have taken to the streets of Basra over the past few days to condemn corruption and lack of basic service and criticize the government for the collapse of regional infrastructure.
But the protests took an ugly turn on Friday as a group of masked assailants ransacked government buildings and offices of political parties and set fire to them in the southern oil-rich city of Basra.
The Iranian consulate was among the premises damaged in the rampage.
Source: PressTV