Iraqi Prime Minister Emphasizes Economic Partnership with Washington, Rejects Military Escalation Against Tehran

The Iraqi Prime Minister confirmed advising the US President against launching a military strike on Iran, emphasizing in international press statements that Iraq seeks to be a regional point of convergence rather than a battleground for settling scores between Washington and Tehran. He pointed out that building ties between nations relies primarily on economic engagement rather than military presence, revealing the Iraqi government's pursuit of a 30-year strategic investment partnership with the United States as an alternative to the current military presence. He also highlighted the importance of restricting arms to state control, affirming the government's ongoing anti-corruption campaign and its absolute rejection of Iraq becoming a failed state. The Prime Minister noted that economic development is the core pillar of stability, warning that previous regional tensions have caused significant losses to the Iraqi economy, despite the promising investment opportunities that remain available.