Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed to his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Iraq's welcome to a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. This came during a phone call on Sunday evening, where the two ministers discussed the latest developments
concerning the situation in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days, and their implications for navigation security and regional stability. Hussein expressed his country's stance, viewing dialogue and diplomacy as the optimal way to address differences and resolve outstanding
issues, thereby contributing to enhancing security and stability in the region. The call also addressed recent military attacks targeting Iraq, with an emphasis on the necessity of avoiding any steps that could escalate regional tension. For his part, the Iranian Foreign
Minister reviewed the latest updates regarding the current situation and briefed his Iraqi counterpart on the ongoing efforts and discussions aimed at reaching understandings to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the smooth flow of maritime traffic. Fuad Hussein affirmed
that Iraq is closely monitoring the ongoing developments, expressing hope for the achievement of understandings that would contribute to reopening the Strait as soon as possible, thereby preserving the security and stability of the region and the global economy. He
stressed the importance of continued communication and coordination between both sides amidst rapid developments, and supporting all efforts aimed at de-escalation and reinforcing the principles of dialogue.
