The situation in Iraq tends to get back to normal, Russian diplomats are in touch with the local authorities, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters at a press briefing on Thursday.

Axar.az reports citing TASS:

"As of today, the situation as a whole tends to get back to normal. The situation is under the control of the local authorities. Curfew has been in effect in the capital of Iraq and some large cities in accordance with the Iraqi government’s decision. The Russian Embassy in Baghdad, as well as the Consulates General in Basra and Erbil, are closely following the situation and maintain permanent contacts with the Iraqi leadership and local security services," the diplomat