Comments from the E3 :
- E3 group of countries call on need to de-escalate situation in Iraq and Iran
- Call on Iran to refrain from any violent action and call on Iran to go back to respecting its arrangements as per the nuclear deal
- say they reiterate their commitment towards sovereignty and security of Iraq
- E3 group of countries says it reaffirms its determination to fight islamic state
- says it calls on Iraq to continue to support the international coalition in fight against Islamic state
- says it has grave concerns over negative role played by Iran in the region and in particular by the QUDs force under Soleimani
- says it is ready to pursue dialogue with all parties in order to de-escalate tensions and re-establish security in the region