Amedi: After Iran, Iraq Is The Most Affected Country By Ongoing War
At a Glance
- Iraq remains connected to global affairs
- Some Iraqi oil vessels receive Hormuz clearance
- Iraq seeks lasting regional stability
Speaking during a panel discussion at the 8th Baghdad Dialogue Conference, President Nizar Amedi said Iraq remains closely connected to its regional and international surroundings, while emphasizing that the government is working to protect the country from the security and economic consequences of the ongoing war.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Amedi on Iraq’s position: Amedi stated that, after Iran, Iraq is the country most heavily affected by the ongoing war.
- On the Strait of Hormuz: Special passage clearance is being granted to some vessels carrying Iraqi oil.
Nizar Amedi said Iraq remains deeply connected to its regional and international surroundings.
He added that the current administration is actively addressing the country’s major security and economic challenges while seeking to prevent Iraq from being drawn into the conflict.
He also pointed to the position of the highest religious leadership, which he said supports the same measure as a means of preventing internal chaos.
On Iraq’s relations with Iran, Amedi said Baghdad had spoken openly with the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament during his recent high-level visit to the Iraqi capital.
He said Iraqi officials conveyed clear messages to Tehran about the need to thoroughly review relations between the two neighboring countries in a manner that serves Iraqi national interests.
Amedi also addressed the disruption to commercial shipping and Iraq’s difficulties in exporting crude oil. He said Iraq continues to face challenges because it lacks a strong national maritime carrier.
The president stressed that the closure of the strategic waterway has a major economic impact worldwide and is not a crisis affecting Iraq alone.
Amedi said Iraq has communicated its core national interests openly with all countries during the current period of heightened geopolitical tension.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to keeping Iraq out of the ongoing conflict, citing the country’s history of being deeply affected by wars.
Regarding long-standing border and security issues, Amedi acknowledged the presence of Turkish forces in Kurdistan Region and said the administration wants to establish lasting peace between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
He concluded by stressing that lasting security and stability in the Middle East cannot be achieved without a secure and stable Iraq.
FYI
The 8th Baghdad Dialogue Conference is taking place in Baghdad amid heightened regional tensions and disruptions affecting security, energy, and trade routes. Iraq has sought to maintain its position outside the ongoing conflict while using diplomatic channels with neighboring and international states to protect its national interests.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a major focus because disruptions there affect global energy and shipping flows, while Iraq’s dependence on oil exports makes continued access to international markets particularly important.
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