Iraq FM discusses Iran attack with Qatar PM
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the recent Iranian attack on the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts U.S. forces.
The call focused on the security situation in Qatar, with both sides exchanging reassurances about current conditions and emphasizing the importance of coordination to prevent further regional escalation.
They underscored the need for continued dialogue and diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis and avoid broader instability.
The conversation follows widespread condemnation from Iraq, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia over the Iranian strike, which marks a sharp increase in regional tensions.
The Iranian strike prompted the temporary closure of airspace in several countries, including Qatar, Iraq, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, disrupting flights and daily life across the Gulf region.
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