Why it matters:
Hakim’s remarks come as regional tensions escalate, particularly with the war in Gaza and shifting alliances across West Asia.
Iraq, positioned at the crossroads of regional dynamics, is signaling a desire to play a stabilizing role through unity and diplomacy.
The big picture:
From political reform to post-war reconstruction efforts, Iraq is presenting itself as a more stable actor both internally and externally.
Hakim’s comments align with Baghdad’s broader strategy to assert its relevance and support for Arab causes while maintaining regional balance.
What he's saying:
“The challenges and changes we’re witnessing in the region carry consequences for all countries involved. Iraq must face them with unity, coherence, and coordination,” Hakim said during his meeting with an Iranian media delegation in Baghdad.
The leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement stressed the importance of responding to regional events without sensationalism, “neither downplaying nor exaggerating.”
He called for national unity and inclusive political participation in Syria, linking its stability to the broader stability of the region.
Hakim reaffirmed his support for the Palestinian people, especially those in Gaza, urging the international community to pressure Israel to stop attacks, aid delivery, and support reconstruction.
“Iraq will continue to stand, politically and logistically, with the peoples of Palestine and Lebanon,” he said.
Hakim described Iraq as enjoying “unprecedented stability” and turning into a national development workshop.
He encouraged participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections as a step toward lasting peace and urged Iraqis to vote based on service and programs, not division.
Go deeper:
Hakim’s remarks reflect a broader shift in Iraqi political messaging, less reactive, more strategic. As Iraq continues to recover from years of conflict, politicians like Hakim are working to reframe the country as a mediator rather than a flashpoint.
Hossein Vaez
