Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed today, Friday (May 1, 2026), Iraq's steadfast support for de-escalation paths and peaceful solutions to end the ongoing war, emphasizing the necessity of bolstering regional stability. This came during a phone call the minister received from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. The Foreign Ministry stated in a release that Hussein underscored the importance of reaching a final settlement to end the conflict, warning that its continuation exacerbates instability across the entire region. The minister noted that Iraq is among the countries most affected by the repercussions of the war and its prolongation, necessitating intensified international and regional efforts to support diplomacy and prevent the expansion of the conflict.