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Shafaq News- Baghdad

Iraq reaffirmed on Monday its commitment to the security
agreement with Tehran on Iranian opposition groups, noting that Baghdad and
Erbil are coordinating to prevent any activity by these groups, according to a
statement.

During a meeting with European Union Ambassador to Iraq
Clemens Zimtner, National Security Adviser Qassim al-Araji said that Iraq is
working diplomatically with friendly and neighboring countries to halt the war
and prevent it from escalating, stressing the need for “the voice of peace” and
a return to dialogue and understanding.

Zimtner reassured that the EU is not involved in the
conflict but is working with partners to stop hostilities and prevent further
escalation, urging all sides to respect international law and settle disputes
through dialogue and negotiation.

Last week, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned that Iraq
would not become part of the regional conflict and that its territory would not
be used for attacks on neighboring countries as tensions rise between the
United States, Israel, and Iran.

The escalation traces back to February 28, when the United
States and Israel launched airstrikes on targets inside Iran, including Tehran.
The attacks inflicted heavy damage, caused civilian casualties, and killed
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with several senior commanders of the
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran responded with strikes that affected
multiple countries in the region, including Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait,
Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

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