Iraqi president condemns violence in Lebanon, warns of regional destabilization

BAGHDAD — Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has condemned the recent violence in Lebanon, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries, warning that the escalation could have severe repercussions for the broader region.

“We strongly condemn the aggression that has targeted our Lebanese brothers, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of hundreds of citizens,” Rashid said in a statement. He reaffirmed Iraq’s support for both Lebanon and Palestine, calling the situation a dangerous development that could further destabilize the region. Iraq, he added, firmly rejects acts of aggression and emphasizes the “urgent need” for the violence to stop.

Full statement from Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid’s office:

We strongly condemn the aggression against our Lebanese brothers, which has resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of civilians. This development signals serious consequences for the region as a whole. While reaffirming Iraq’s solidarity with its brothers in Palestine and Lebanon, we reiterate our firm stance against acts of aggression and the urgent need for them to stop.

We also call upon the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities to halt the war against the Palestinian people in Gaza and other Palestinian territories.

Amid these dangerous developments, we urge for an immediate international response to stop the aggression and prevent the region from sliding into dangerous scenarios that benefit no one. Additionally, we stress the importance of providing urgent relief to those affected by the violence.