Fuad Hussein Affirms Iraq’s Determination to Keep the Country Away from the Repercussions of War During Meeting with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Thursday, 5 March 2026, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Joshua Harris.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the developments of the war in the region and its repercussions on the regional situation. H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein stressed the seriousness of the continued war and its consequences for the security and stability of the entire region.

H.E. the Minister emphasized that the Iraqi government is making continuous efforts to keep Iraq away from the repercussions of the war and to prevent the country from being drawn into the circle of conflict, in order to preserve its security and stability.

H.E. the Minister also provided an explanation of the financial and economic impacts of the war and their repercussions on Iraqi society, particularly in light of the challenges currently facing the region.

In this context, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein reaffirmed the Iraqi government’s commitment to protecting diplomatic missions operating in Iraq and ensuring their security in accordance with international agreements and diplomatic norms.

H.E. also reiterated that Iraqi territory will not be allowed to be used as a launching point for any hostile acts against neighboring countries. In this regard, H.E. referred to statements by the leadership of the Kurdistan Region affirming that the authorities of the Region do not permit any party to exploit its territory to organize acts of violence against neighboring states, including the Islamic Republic of Iran.