Why it matters:
Al-Sudani is trying to maintain Iraq’s balancing act and avoid new regional confrontations, maintaining stable ties with neighbors, and preventing internal political rifts over foreign policy decisions.
What he's saying:
“There was no government decision to designate Lebanon’s Hezbollah or Yemen’s Ansarallah as terrorist organizations.”
“Iraq has no political stance against these groups, and they have no financial assets in Iraq that could be sanctioned.”
“The government’s approval applies only to groups linked to ISIS and al-Qaeda, and the inclusion of other names was an administrative error that must be corrected.”
Key points:
• Al-Sudani ordered an immediate review of the asset-freeze list and called for holding those responsible for the error accountable.
• He said some actors are attempting to “mislead public opinion” about Iraq’s position.
• The prime minister’s office said Baghdad’s stance toward attacks on Lebanon and Palestine remains “principled and firm.”
• Al-Sudani reaffirmed that no “malicious or opportunistic” party can cast doubt on Iraq’s long-standing support for the historical rights of the region’s peoples.
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