Foreign Ministers of 2 Countries Warn of War Spreading to the Strait of Hormuz
According to webangah News Agency, citing Iraq’s news agency, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his British counterpart David Lammy discussed rapid regional developments and ways to prevent rising tensions during a phone call today.
Hussein warned that prolonging the conflict would have dangerous consequences for the region and the world, stressing that “there are no winners in this war.” He added that continued hostilities could spark major economic crises-notably if tensions spill over into the Strait of Hormuz-possibly triggering a global economic emergency.
The minister also emphasized that “the Zionist regime continues to violate Iraqi airspace,” calling these actions a blatant breach of Iraq’s sovereignty and international law. He stressed the urgent need for…
The international community is taking serious steps to halt these violations and contain the conflict.
The UK foreign Secretary, during a call, reiterated Britain’s support for Iraq’s stability and emphasized the necessity of its neutrality in any attacks or conflicts. He stressed the importance of controlling the situation,stating: “The UK has not participated in any military operations” and remains in constant coordination with France,Germany,and the US regarding war developments.
He underscored the need to return to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and warned of consequences should attacks-regardless of perpetrators-target American or British forces stationed in the region.
The Foreign Secretary affirmed that diplomatic solutions are Britain’s sole approach to preventing further escalation.He praised Iraq’s role despite its sensitive geographic position and regional complexities.
David Lammy warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe economic crisis for Britain and Europe,exacerbating inflation.
The UK Shadow Foreign Secretary emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to prevent further escalation, advocating for political and diplomatic solutions to resolve the crisis.
