ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani stressed the need for de-escalation and diplomacy during a phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, warning against the widening of the war against Iran, his office said.
According to a statement released by Sudani’s office, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, with a focus on what Baghdad described as a “dangerous escalation” in the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Sudani affirmed Iraq’s support for international efforts aimed at halting the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran, restoring stability, and reinforcing security across the region. He emphasized the importance of dialogue as the primary means to resolve disputes, urging all parties to avoid military confrontation.