Baghdad:Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed that Iraq maintains strong relations with both the United States and Iran, engaging in constant communication with both countries.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Hussein stated that the Iraqi government is negotiating with armed factions to surrender their weapons based on a specific timeline. He expressed hope for establishing a bilateral defense partnership with the United States and other nations.

Hussein also emphasized that there is a firm plan in place, with most of the government in agreement, to ensure the factions hand over their weapons. He mentioned plans to meet with officials from the US Departments of Treasury and State, reiterating Iraq’s commitment to maintaining dialogue with both the United States and Iran.