Foreign ministers from Iran, Iraq, and Syria convene in Baghdad for discussions amid ongoing hostilities
The foreign ministers of Iran, Iraq, and Syria convened in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, to deliberate on the recent developments concerning Syria.
On Friday afternoon, discussions commenced at the Iraqi Foreign Ministry headquarters involving high-level diplomatic exchanges among Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and Syria’s Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh. The talks focused on deliberating the prevailing circumstances in Syria.
In a statement to reporters, Araghchi emphasized the urgent need for extended and intensive discussions in response to the ongoing events in the Arab nation.
He highlighted that his trip to Baghdad is a segment of his broader regional tour focused on addressing the recent escalation of terrorist activities in northwestern Syria.
Araghchi emphasized that the current situation in West Asia, with a particular focus on Syria, is highly sensitive. He underscored the necessity for consultations and coordination among all involved nations to address the complexities in the region effectively.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani convened with Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi to deliberate over recent regional developments and the current situation in Syria.
Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani has asserted that Iraq is actively engaging in robust diplomatic initiatives to mitigate the ongoing crisis in Syria, recognizing the direct implications it holds for Iraq’s national security.
The situation unfolding in Syria is intricately linked to the developments in Gaza and Lebanon, as these events collectively pose a significant threat to regional security and stability.
The Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq, characterized Araghchi’s visit as part of a regional strategy aimed at countering what he described as a surge in terrorism orchestrated by the United States and the Israeli state.
In a statement posted on his official X account, Al-e Sadeq emphasized that enhanced coordination and cooperation among regional countries could naturally confine the scope of the Syrian crisis.
Earlier this week, Iranian official Araghchi visited Damascus for discussions with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, underscoring Iran’s continued dedication to assisting Syria in its ongoing battle against terrorism.
In Ankara, he engaged in talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, with a particular emphasis on counterterrorism initiatives and the wider implications of the ongoing instability in Syria.
Foreign-backed militant factions, headed by the Takfiri group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched an unexpected offensive in the rural regions of Aleppo and Idlib last month. The groups successfully captured several villages and towns before advancing into Aleppo on November 27.
Since March 2011, Syria has been engulfed by a foreign-backed insurgency, with the government in Damascus accusing Western nations and their regional partners of supporting terrorist organizations to destabilize the Arab nation.
