Baghdad: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that “the state, through its institutions, alone possesses the right to decide on war and peace.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, in a speech at the beginning of the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, al-Sudani stated that the government will firmly oppose any party attempting to involve Iraq in conflicts. He emphasized the importance of achieving the supreme interests of the Iraqi people.

Al-Sudani highlighted the government’s focus on Iraq’s relations with its regional and international neighbors. As Iraq holds the presidency of the Arab Summit, the government seeks to coordinate positions to ensure stability, halt military operations, and prevent further violence.