Foreign Affairs Minister Receives the British Ambassador and Discusses the Repercussions of Regional Developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Irfan Siddiq, in Baghdad.

During the meeting, the United Kingdom’s support for the Republic of Iraq across various fields was reaffirmed, particularly with regard to enhancing stability and security.

The two sides also discussed the seriousness of the current developments in the region and their potential repercussions for regional peace and security.

The meeting addressed the implications of the assassination of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Ali Khamenei, along with a number of Iranian officials, and the impact this may have on Iran’s internal dynamics and regional balances.

They further examined the risks of the war expanding to include Gulf states, and the potential negative consequences this could have for regional security and the stability of the global economy.

Both sides stressed the need to halt military operations and to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation in order to contain the crisis and prevent further deterioration.