Al-Sudani, Rashid urge de-escalation, back UN action over airspace violations

BAGHDAD — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met Wednesday with President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to discuss Iraq’s internal affairs and regional security, condemning what they described as “continued blatant Zionist aggression” against Iran.

According to a statement from Al-Sudani’s media office, both leaders called for international efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent further expansion of the conflict. They also reiterated Iraq’s rejection of what they described as violations of the country’s sovereignty and airspace, pledging to pursue legal avenues through international bodies.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry on Friday said it had filed a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council, calling on the Council “to take legal and moral action” against what it described as Israeli incursions into Iraqi airspace. “These practices represent a flagrant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty,” the ministry said.

Separately, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, during which he called for “an emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers” to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

Statement from Al-Sudani’s media office:

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Wednesday, with the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid.

During the meeting, discussions focused on the overall situation in Iraq and the evolving regional security landscape, particularly in light of the continued blatant Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its repercussions on regional and global stability. Both sides emphasized the importance of international engagement to de-escalate tensions, deter further aggression, and prevent the widening of the conflict.

During the meeting, both leaders affirmed Iraq’s firm rejection of violations of its sovereignty by the Zionist entity and the threat posed to its airspace. They reiterated support for the government’s efforts to pursue all legal measures through international institutions to safeguard Iraq’s rights, and to intensify diplomatic efforts with regional and global countries to help resume negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America.

The meeting also highlighted the shared commitment to preserving national unity among political forces and social components, and to supporting the State’s efforts in addressing the various challenges arising from the current regional and security developments.