Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani advocates for dialogue and de-escalation in response to US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis that killed 53. He discussed the importance of continuous security cooperation with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The US plans to maintain its military operations until the Houthi group ceases attacks on American forces and shipping in the region.
In light of escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani has called for de-escalation and dialogue as the optimal methods for crisis resolution. His comments arose following recent US military strikes against Yemen’s Houthi group, which resulted in the deaths of at least 53 individuals, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry.
During a phone discussion with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Al-Sudani reiterated Iraq’s steadfast commitment to addressing regional challenges through dialogue. He emphasized Iraq’s ongoing adherence to this principle while highlighting the necessity of strengthened security cooperation within the US-led international coalition combating the Islamic State (IS) extremist group.
Secretary Hegseth acknowledged the situation in Yemen, reaffirming that US operations will persist until the Houthi group halts its attacks against US forces and disruptions to Red Sea navigation. Both officials also addressed crucial regional security dynamics, including the concerns surrounding the Islamic State’s activities in Syria.
The US airstrikes, characterized as the most significant military action in the region since President Donald Trump’s tenure began, prompted an immediate response from Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi, who threatened to target US vessels in the Red Sea should attacks continue. He stated, “If they continue their aggression, we will continue the escalation.”
The Houthi political bureau condemned the airstrikes as a war crime, while Russia called for an immediate cessation of US assaults. Additionally, Houthi military representatives claimed attempts to strike the USS Harry S. Truman and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles and drones as retaliation against US actions.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani has emphasized dialogue and de-escalation as vital responses to regional crises, especially following the US airstrikes in Yemen that reportedly killed 53 individuals. Both Iraq and the US are committed to addressing regional security dynamics while continuing military operations against the Houthi group until they cease their antagonistic actions. The situation remains tense, with potential repercussions in the Red Sea as threats of retaliation from the Houthis loom.
Original Source: www.ndtv.com
