Iraq PM speaks with Qatar Emir, UAE President after Iran's strike in Qatar
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – In the wake of Iran's unprecedented missile strike on the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts US forces, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani held urgent discussions with key Gulf leaders to address the growing regional crisis.
He spoke by phone with Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The Iranian strike, which experts saw as a reckless escalation, sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East and fueled worries of a larger battle involving major nations.
Al-Sudani conveyed Iraq's strong support for the State of Qatar, reaffirming its commitment to the country's sovereignty and security in light of the aggression.
During the conversations, the Iraqi prime minister underscored the importance of restraint and the urgent need to prevent further escalation that could destabilize the region. Al-Sudani warned that any additional military actions could plunge the area into a wider conflict and seriously threaten international peace and security.
Al-Sudani also called for greater diplomatic coordination among regional leaders to contain the fallout and avoid a dangerous spiral of retaliation, particularly at a time when Iraq is working to shield itself from becoming a battleground for external powers.
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