Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Receives U.S. Chargé d’Affaires and Warns of Dangers of Military Escalation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Iraq Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. 

The meeting focused on the military escalation in the region and its potential repercussions on the security and stability of the Middle East and international security, in addition to its negative impact on the global economy. 

Minister Hussein reiterated Iraq’s firm position in rejecting the use of its airspace.

On his part, Ambassador Fagin affirmed that the United States has been careful not to participate in the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran and that its policy in this regard remains clear. He also expressed his country’s genuine interest in returning to the negotiation track concerning the Iranian nuclear program and in adhering to diplomatic approaches.

Both sides emphasized the importance of concerted international efforts to contain the crisis and to mitigate its impact on global peace and security.