ANALYSIS OF IRAQ NEWS: Iraq informs US of its commitment to protect coalition advisers, asks it to prevent violations of sovereignty BY DINAR REVALUATION , 13 AUGUST

Iraq informs US of its commitment to protect coalition advisers, asks it to prevent violations of sovereignty

Mawazine News – Baghdad 

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed, on Tuesday, Iraq’s principled position on the real reasons behind the destabilization, represented by the continued aggression on Gaza. The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement received by Mawazine News, “Al-Sudani received a phone call late Monday night from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken,” indicating that “they discussed developments in the region and efforts to support regional and international stability.”

During the call, Al-Sudani renewed “Iraq’s principled position on the real reasons behind the destabilization, represented by the continued aggression on proud Gaza,” stressing “the need for major countries and international organizations to play their full role in stopping the crimes committed against the Palestinian people, and to apply international laws related to perpetrators of crimes against humanity to the aggressors and stop this horrific brutality, in addition to preventing the violation of the sovereignty of the countries of the region.”

According to the statement, he stressed “Iraq’s commitment to preventing any directed action that would lead to a breach of security or expose the advisors of the international coalition to fight ISIS present in Iraq to any danger,” stressing “the continuation of communication between the two sides in order to end the coalition’s missions in Iraq and move to bilateral security relations that serve the interests of enhancing security and stability.”

For his part, the Foreign Minister reviewed “the ongoing diplomatic efforts to stop the escalation, and the commitment of the United States of America to continue consulting with the Iraqi side on regional issues, and supporting the path of strengthening relations and cooperation between the two countries.”

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ANALYSIS : 

The statement from Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani highlights several key points from a recent discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken:

1. Iraq’s Position on Regional Conflict: Al-Sudani reiterated Iraq's stance against the ongoing violence in Gaza and called for international intervention to halt what he described as crimes against humanity and to uphold international laws.

2. Protection of Coalition Advisers: Iraq affirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of international coalition advisers in Iraq. This indicates a focus on maintaining security for these advisers amid broader regional tensions.

3. Sovereignty and Security: Al-Sudani stressed the need for major countries and international organizations to respect Iraq’s sovereignty and prevent any actions that might lead to a breach of security within its borders.

4. Future Relations with the U.S.: The discussion also touched on the transition from coalition missions in Iraq to a focus on bilateral security relations, aiming to enhance security and stability in the region.

The call reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts to address both regional conflicts and the specific security concerns related to coalition forces in Iraq.