Iranian President Affirms to Al-Kadhimi His Condemnation of Any Action Aimed at Destabilizing Iraq

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed his condemnation of any action "coming from any party" aimed at destabilizing Iraq and its security, as well as affecting its regional and international standing. This statement came during a phone call between Raisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi on Saturday. The Iranian president praised "Iraq's efforts in bridging viewpoints and reinforcing the security and stability of the region." For his part, Al-Kadhimi emphasized during the call that "the relations between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran are distinguished." He noted that "Iraq aspires to expand these relations," affirming the "importance of regional initiatives aimed at bridging viewpoints."