The Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq (HEYET) issued a statement number (635) where it condemned the criminal bombing which took place in Sadr City, east of the capital Baghdad on Wednesday.

The statement said: "It is not possible to describe what is happening in our wounded Iraq from bombings and massacres against only the people, horrendous massacres against humanity, and striving to ignite the fire of pernicious sedition among Iraqis in aiming for living in a sea of destruction and chaos."

The statement pointed out: "In this context, a number of cities in Iraq during past few days have been subjected to a ferocious onslaught of the terrible criminal bombings. The latest one was in Sadr City on Wednesday, 24 June 2009, killing and injuring nearly 160 people. Charging circle still continues by followers and analysts against the forces of political parties and regional actors who operate for the accounts far from all dimensions from the interests of Iraq and its people.

The Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq (HEYET) condemned the criminal bombing regardless of who stands behind it. HEYET calls upon our people to self-restraint and patience concerning for the unity and national cohesion against the enemy not to give them opportunity. There remained no life for the oppressors, but a short time with the help of Allah Almighty.

HEYET Net