Iranian Foreign Minister Confirms Continued Bilateral Cooperation from Baghdad, Calls for End to Regional Escalation

During his official visit to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran's absolute keenness to continue strategic cooperation with Iraq in all security and economic fields. In press statements, Araghchi explained that his visit comes at a pivotal time and under sensitive regional conditions, praising the Iraqi government's official stances rejecting acts of aggression. On the regional front, the Iranian minister called on all parties to adhere to de-escalation paths, emphasizing the priority of an immediate ceasefire on all conflict fronts, particularly in Lebanon, and demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. He also pointed out that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will return to its normal course as soon as current obstacles are removed, affirming his country's commitment to managing the strait in a way that serves the stability of global trade movement.