[1] The Security Council began by expressing its support for the people of Iraq during the political transition, despite attacks in the country.

It reaffirmed resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1566 (2004), the United Nations Charter and the need to combat the threat of terrorism.

Steps by the Iraqi government to undertake national dialogue were welcomed.

[2] In this regard, the Council expressed condolences to the victims, their families, and the government of Iraq.

The Council affirmed that terrorism could not affect the political and economic transition in Iraq, and all states were called upon to abide by obligations contained in various resolutions concerning terrorism, including to bring the perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of the attacks to justice.