Iraq will not stand by as 'Israel' bombs Syrian Army sites: Al-Sudani
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani asserts to Turkish President Erdogan that the Israeli occupation forces bombed Syrian Army sites to pave the way for terrorist groups to seize more territory in Syria, adding that Iraq will not remain passive as this happens.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani exchange signed agreements during their meeting, in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2024. (AP)
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani emphasized that Iraq will not remain passive in the face of the dire situation unfolding in Syria, particularly the ethnic cleansing of various groups and sects.
In phone conversations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, al-Sudani condemned the occupation entity's deliberate bombing of Syrian army sites, which he said has enabled terrorist groups to seize more territory in Syria. He suggested that these developments serve the interests of "Israel."
Al-Sudani highlighted that Iraq had previously suffered from terrorism and the impact of extremist groups controlling regions in Syria. He emphasized that Baghdad would not allow this to happen again and would work tirelessly to safeguard both its security and that of Damascus.
He also stressed the importance of respecting Syria’s unity and sovereignty, noting that "Islamic countries do not need internal division," further criticizing these groups for failing to support the Palestinian people or condemn the genocide in Gaza.
The phone call between al-Sudani and Erdogan emphasized the importance of joint coordination between Iraq and Turkiye to support security and stability in Syria, as it directly impacts the security of Iraq and the entire region.
Erdogan, in turn, informed al-Sudani that Turkiye shares Baghdad's stance on Syria's unity and territorial integrity and announced that Ankara would take measures to prevent the Kurdistan Workers' Party from exploiting the events in Syria.
He stated, "Syria must engage in a serious political process to prevent the situation from worsening." Meanwhile, the Syrian army continues its operations and airstrikes, battling terrorist groups in Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama provinces, inflicting significant losses in both personnel and equipment.
Iraq, Turkiye foreign ministers hold talks
On Sunday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, focusing on recent developments in Syria, sources from the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
During the discussion, both ministers acknowledged the complexity of the current situation in Syria, emphasizing that it should not pose a threat to the security of the region.
The First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Mohsen al-Mandalawi, warned of the dangers posed by recent terrorist activity in Syria and its potential impact on security and stability in Iraq and the wider region.
Late last month, al-Sudani slammed a letter sent from "Israel" to the Security Council as "efforts to expand the war", affirming that it "represents a pretext and argument to attack Iraq, and to achieve the entity's ongoing efforts to expand the war in the region."
"Iraq rejects these threats, the decision of war and peace is a decision in the hands of the Iraqi state, and no party is allowed to confiscate this right. Iraq rejects entering into war, in addition to its steadfastness in the principled position to end the war and seeking to provide relief to the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples," he stated.
