Iraq protests against Turkey shelling

Iraq's Foreign Ministry today accused Turkey of "intensively shelling" northern Iraq this week, adding it had handed the Turkish…

Iraq's Foreign Ministry today accused Turkey of "intensively shelling" northern Iraq this week, adding it had handed the Turkish envoy in Baghdad a protest letter.

A statement from the Foreign Ministry said the shelling caused "huge damage" in an area between Dahuk and Arbil, 350 km (220 miles) north of Baghdad.

A spokesman said the shelling took place over three hours late on Wednesday and early Thursday.

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