Iraq, UAE discuss consequences of Israel-Iran conflict
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed on Monday recent regional developments and the implications of Israel's assault against Iran on regional and international security.
The two leaders' phone conversation addressed Iraq's rejection of Israel's violation of Iraqi airspace, which is a violation of Iraqi sovereignty and international conventions, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Al-Sudani emphasized the need to improve regional coordination, particularly among Arab and Islamic countries, as well as maintain communication and collaboration to address current issues and defend regional security and stability.
The Iraqi prime minister also emphasized the need to put an end to Israeli aggression and support the Iran-US nuclear negotiations.
Al-Sudani mentioned earlier that Iraq is taking considerable measures to prevent the Israeli aggression, including several interactions with international leaders and foreign ministers.
Iraq submitted a formal complaint to the UN Security Council earlier, condemning Israel's use of Iraqi airspace to carry out airstrikes against Iran, describing it as a violation of sovereignty and a threat to regional peace.
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