Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Phone Call with United Kingdom Minister of State, Discusses War Developments and Warns of Repercussions on Iraq and the Region

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received a phone call on Monday, 2 March 2026, from the United Kingdom Minister of State for the Middle East, H.E. Mr. Hamish Falconer, during which they discussed developments in the war and its repercussions on the region.

The call included a comprehensive assessment of the military and political situation. H.E. Mr. Falconer outlined his country’s updated position, clarifying that permission had been granted for the United States forces to use certain facilities, while efforts are underway to facilitate the related procedures.

Both sides stressed the seriousness of the continued targeting of Gulf states, warning of the grave consequences this could have for regional security and stability.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein noted that Iraq is now being directly affected by the course of the war, explaining that Iran continues to shell several areas in the Kurdistan Region, particularly the city of Erbil, while the other party to the conflict is targeting sites in southern and western Iraq, placing the country before escalating security challenges.

H.E. The Minister further warned that the continuation of the war would exacerbate instability and generate further chaos across the region. He questioned the objectives behind prolonging the conflict in light of the losses and humanitarian and security repercussions it entails.

In this context, H.E. The Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the need to intensify international and regional efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire, in order to contain the escalation and create the conditions necessary for restoring stability.