Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq receives the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America Embassy to the Republic of Iraq

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Thursday, 8 January 2026, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America Embassy to the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Joshua Harris.

During the meeting, bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America were discussed, along with avenues to enhance joint cooperation in various fields of mutual interest.

The two sides also reviewed the latest security developments in the region, with a particular focus on the situation in Syria, especially the recent tensions in the city of Aleppo, and their potential implications for regional security and stability.

The meeting further tackled the ongoing political steps toward government formation and their impact on the security and political landscapes in the region.