Iraqi Foreign Minister: Conflict Continuity Harmed Us Significantly; Final Peace Must Be Reached in Spring 2026

 Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Iran's Abbas Araghchi reviewed the latest developments in 2026 indirect negotiations with the U.S. during a phone call this Friday. Araghchi provided insights into the Pakistani-mediated exchange of messages, while Hussein stressed that Iraq has been among the countries hardest hit by the ongoing 2026 instability. Iraq remains a staunch supporter of a final resolution that ensures regional peace and mitigates the severe economic consequences of the prolonged conflict.