U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed today that the United States is committed to protecting the interests of America and its partners in the region, including Iraq. This statement came during a conversation between Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the White House, focusing on tensions across the Middle East, including the aggression by Tel Aviv against Gaza and the Iranian attack on Israel.
During the meeting, Biden emphasized that "America is committed to Israel's security and is dedicated to a ceasefire that brings hostages back home and prevents the escalation of conflict." He reiterated the commitment to protecting the interests of America and its partners in the region, including Iraq, and expressed the intention to avoid the expansion of conflict in the Middle East.
For his part, al-Sudani stated, "We are working to transition from a military relationship to a full partnership with the United States," indicating that "US-Iraqi relations have reached an important turning point and we aim to discuss this partnership."
