FM Holds Telephone Conversation with Jordanian Counterpart, Condemns Terrorist Attack Targeting Jordanian Citizens

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fuad Hussein, held a telephone conversation on Friday, 23 October 2026, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, Mr. Ayman Safadi, during which he strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting mourners attending a funeral at a Christian church, which resulted in the martyrdom of six people and injuries to approximately 28 others.

Mr. Fuad Hussein affirmed Iraq’s solidarity with Jordan in confronting terrorism, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy to the leadership and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the families of the victims, and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

The Minister noted that terrorism seeks to sow division and incite discord among different segments of society, emphasizing that the Iraqi people have long suffered from the scourge of terrorism, underscoring the importance of solidarity and cooperation in combating it. For his part, the Jordanian Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation for Iraq’s position and solidarity with Jordan.