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Iraq Rejects 'Axis of Resistance' Amid US-Iran Tensions

3/26/2025

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein firmly declared that Iraq stands apart from the "Axis of Resistance," prioritizing national interests as US-Iran tensions escalate. He condemned armed factions for jeopardizing Iraq's stability and cautioned about an impending electricity crisis linked to US sanctions on Iranian energy. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi labeled the sanctions as unfounded.

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein firmly declared that Iraq stands apart from the "Axis of Resistance," prioritizing national interests as US-Iran tensions escalate. He condemned armed factions for jeopardizing Iraq's stability and cautioned about an impending electricity crisis linked to US sanctions on Iranian energy. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi labeled the sanctions as unfounded.