Iraqi FM urges caution: ‘Iraq must avoid entanglement in the conflicts’, 1 OCT

 ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Monday, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein cautioned against the potential fallout of ongoing conflicts in the region during a ministerial meeting of the international coalition against ISIS (D-ISIS) in Washington.

Hussein stressed that Iraq must avoid entanglement in the conflicts, particularly as wars in Gaza and Lebanon could spread instability across the region.

He warned that protracted conflicts could lead to chaos, creating an environment for terrorist organizations like ISIS to exploit, further deteriorating the humanitarian situation and increasing the number of refugees.

The minister also expressed concern about the growing use of social media by terrorist groups, particularly ISIS, as a platform for spreading extremist ideologies. He called for a more comprehensive approach to fighting terrorism, which includes not only ground operations but also efforts to counter the spread of radicalism online.

Hussein emphasized the need for coalition members to coordinate closely, particularly in monitoring and controlling social media platforms, to prevent them from becoming tools for terrorist recruitment and propaganda.

In his remarks, Fuad Hussein underscored the importance of international cooperation to defeat ISIS in all arenas, both physical and digital, to ensure a lasting victory over terrorism.

On Sunday, the Kurdistan Region’s Presidency issued a statement expressing deep concern over the rapid military developments and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Presidency warned that the current situation poses a grave threat to the security and stability of the region. It further cautioned that the continuation of such escalations will inevitably lead to more tragedies and widespread destruction.

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In its call for peace, the Kurdistan Region’s Presidency urged all parties involved to exercise wisdom and self-restraint in order to prevent further deterioration of the situation and to safeguard stability in the Middle East.

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