Foreign Affairs Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Saudi Counterpart and Emphasizes the Need to Contain Escalation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, held a telephone conversation on Sunday, 1 March 2026, with H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to discuss recent developments in the region and their implications for regional security and stability. The call included an assessment of the military escalation and the attacks that have targeted both countries.

The two sides exchanged views on the evolving security situation and underscored the risks of additional parties being drawn into the confrontation, which could further expand the scope of the conflict. Both ministers stressed the urgent need to contain the crisis and prevent its further spread, as well as to work toward a cessation of military operations.

They also highlighted the importance of safeguarding vital maritime corridors, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, given its strategic significance to the global economy and energy security.

H.E. Minister Fuad Hussein noted that the continuation of the war would exacerbate volatility in energy markets and negatively impact global market stability. The two ministers reaffirmed that the optimal path to resolving crises lies in returning to peaceful channels and adopting dialogue and negotiations as the primary means for settling disputes.