Iranian Acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, embarked on a diplomatic mission to Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, accompanied by a delegation of senior political figures. The purpose of this two-day trip was to engage in high-level meetings with key Iraqi officials.
During a press conference in Baghdad, Bagheri Kani, alongside his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussain, condemned the ongoing genocide perpetrated by the Israeli regime in Gaza. Both officials expressed a shared belief that immediate action must be taken to halt these atrocities. Bagheri Kani went further to suggest that the Israeli regime might seek to escalate the conflict beyond Gaza as a means of compensating for its setbacks.
Making reference to Operation True Promise, an initiative aimed at countering Israeli aggression, Bagheri Kani emphasized Iran’s commitment to maintaining regional peace and security. He underscored the need for regional cooperation to counter the destabilizing influence of the Israeli regime in the Middle East.
Critically, Bagheri Kani addressed the role of the United States in enabling Israeli aggression by providing advanced weaponry while purporting to advocate for peace through diplomatic means. He called upon the US to cease its military support for Israel if it genuinely sought to end the genocidal violence in Gaza.
In discussions with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, Bagheri Kani reaffirmed Iran’s and Iraq’s joint stance on the Palestinian crisis, emphasizing the urgent need to halt the violence in Gaza and facilitate humanitarian aid to the embattled region.
Bagheri Kani’s visit also included a visit to the memorial site honoring the late General Qasem Soleimani and Abu Ali Al-Muhandis, highlighting the enduring legacy of resistance against external aggression in the region. The symbolic gesture underscored Iran’s unwavering commitment to defending regional stability and security.
Overall, the visit of Ali Bagheri Kani to Baghdad underscored the strategic importance of regional cooperation in addressing ongoing conflicts and promoting peace in the Middle East.
