Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq on Sunday warned that rising tensions in the Gulfcould threaten maritime security and disrupt international trade, urging allparties to avoid further escalation and settle disputes through diplomacy.
The Foreign Ministry called for compliance withinternational law, respect for state sovereignty, and adherence to theprinciples of good-neighborly relations. It also reaffirmed Baghdad’s readinessto help ease tensions, preserve regional stability, and support conflictresolution through dialogue and diplomacy.
The United States and Iran have traded attacks in recentdays, with Washington striking more than 300 targets inside Iran, while Tehranretaliated against US military bases in Gulf States and Jordan. Both sidesaccuse the other of violating the June 17 memorandum of understanding thatended hostilities between them.
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