Baghdad Renews Call to End War: Fuad Hussein Discusses Exit Pathways with Iranian Counterpart

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi today, Friday (May 1, 2026), during which he reaffirmed Iraq's position supporting peaceful solutions as the sole option to end the ongoing conflict. According to a statement from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, Hussein stressed that the continuation of the war threatens the security and stability of the entire region, warning that Iraq is bearing severe economic and security consequences due to this escalation. The minister called for intensified regional and international diplomatic efforts to contain the situation and prevent it from spiraling out of control, cautioning against the repercussions of any further escalation on neighboring countries.