Blinken, Iraqi PM hold talks over ongoing Gaza conflict

Baghdad, The Gulf Observer: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday evening and held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani over the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by al-Sudani’s media office.

Al-Sudani reiterated Iraq’s call for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of safe corridors to prevent deterioration of the humanitarian crisis, which has tragically affected civilians, including women and children, said the statement.

For his part, Blinken affirmed his country’s willingness to continue bilateral coordination and cooperation with Iraq to enhance regional and international stability.