Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and His Italian Counterpart Discuss the Repercussions of Regional Tensions and Their Impact on Iraq’s Security and the Global Economy

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, held a phone call on Friday, 13 March 2026, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic, H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, during which they discussed the latest regional developments and their repercussions on security and stability in the region.

H.E. Mr. Tajani affirmed his country’s support for Iraq and its solidarity with the Iraqi government in confronting attacks that target its security and stability.

For his part, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein referred to the attempted targeting of the Italian military unit stationed in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, stressing Iraq’s condemnation of this attempt.

H.E. also emphasized that pushing Iraq into the arena of war would be extremely dangerous and could lead to an expansion of the conflict to include other countries in the region.

The two sides also discussed the repercussions of the continued war and the growing threats it could pose to the global economy, particularly European economies. H.E. the minister noted that any disruption to the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a major energy crisis, while the inability to export Iraqi oil could create multiple economic challenges.

At the conclusion of the call, both sides reaffirmed the importance of Iraq–Italy relations and the need to strengthen and further develop them in a way that serves the shared interests of the two friendly countries.