Baghdad: Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi made a phone call today, Wednesday, with Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar, to check on the situation there following the military strike that hit the country yesterday.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, during the call, the Defense Minister affirmed Iraq’s solidarity and support for Qatar in facing challenges, stressing the depth of fraternal ties between the two brotherly peoples and the importance of Arab unity in enhancing security and stability.

For his part, the Qatari Defense Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation for Iraq’s position, praising Baghdad’s support and its commitment to the security and stability of the region.