Al-Sudani, Saudi crown prince call for restraint amid regional tensions

BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani spoke by phone Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional developments and ways to prevent further escalation, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office.

The call focused on bilateral relations and recent tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iran and the continuing war in Gaza. Both leaders “emphasized the need to prevent the escalation of conflicts and military actions,” the statement said, referring to what it described as “Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran” and “the ongoing genocide targeting unarmed civilians in Gaza.”

They also called for restraint, the prioritization of dialogue, and an end to “the continued disregard for international laws and resolutions,” the statement added.

Full statement:

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani held phone talks today, Tuesday, with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The discussions focused on bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest regional developments.

Both Prime Minister Al-Sudani and the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized the need to prevent the escalation of conflicts and military actions, particularly following the recent Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the ongoing genocide targeting unarmed civilians in Gaza.

They underscored the importance of exercising restraint, prioritizing dialogue, and halting the continued disregard for international laws and resolutions. Both sides stressed the vital role of international and United Nations agencies in de-escalating tensions and restoring stability.

Media Office of the Prime Minister

June 24, 2025