Presidents hold a meeting in Baghdad Palace to research developments in the region and their serious consequences
The Presidencies held a meeting in Baghdad Palace, today Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, the President of the House of Representatives, Mr. Hibet Al-Halbousy, and the President of the Supreme Court, Justice Faiq Zidane.
The meeting witnessed an in-depth review of the latest security and political updates on the regional and international spheres, and their direct reflections on the internal situation in Iraq, the community also discussed the mechanisms the government is using to prevent the country from being drawn to external conflicts, emphasizing the
Stressing on the necessity of maintaining Iraq's central and balanced role in promoting security and stability in the region.
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The presidents have renewed Iraq's firm position by refusing to use its territories to attack neighboring countries or threaten their security, as well as rejecting the assaults that span cities, governorates of Iraq and Kurdistan Region, which are a violation of national sovereignty.
The meeting emphasized the necessity of an immediate halt of military operations in the region and respect for the sovereignty and independence of countries, calling for the international community to move urgently for Hiloula without widening the conflict patch. The meeting also stressed that the approach to the negotiation and diplomatic solutions is the best way to avoid the region the consequences of serious conflict on both regional and international levels.
On the domestic level, communities are studying the importance of accelerating the completion of constitutional rights, strengthening national unity to face the current circumstances, as well as supporting government efforts to consolidate security, stability, improving the living and service conditions of citizens, and moving forward on the path of reform and sustainable development.
At the end of the meeting, the attendees stressed the need to support the strategic security measures to simplify security and order, and to hold the rumor promoters accountable through social media platforms for what constitutes a direct threat to the family ladder and internal security, according to legal and judicial procedures.
They also condemned attacks targeting Iraqi cities and provinces, including the Kurdistan Region, describing them as violations of Iraq’s sovereignty.
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While calling for an immediate halt to military operations across the region and urging the international community to act swiftly to prevent further escalation, the leaders stressed that negotiations and diplomatic solutions remain the most effective path to spare the region the dangerous consequences of widening conflict.
The statement comes as regional tensions intensify following joint US–Israeli strikes on sites inside Iran on February 28, which prompted Tehran to launch retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israel and US military bases across the region.
In Iraq, factions aligned with Tehran have stepped up activity under the banner of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, claiming rocket and drone attacks against what they describe as “enemy bases” in Iraq and neighboring areas. Al-Sudani had affirmed that Baghdad will not permit any threats to arise from its territory against Tehran.
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