Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (R) shakes hands with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 9, 2026. Hussein met with Abdelatty here on Thursday evening to discuss regional de-escalation and the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
BAGHDAD, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty here on Thursday evening to discuss regional de-escalation and the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Hussein praised Egypt's role in supporting de-escalation efforts in the region and its constructive engagement with all parties, read a statement by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
He also affirmed Iraq's support for international efforts to strengthen negotiations, adding that the current phase demands broad, coordinated action to reach understandings that consolidate regional stability.
For his part, Abdelatty addressed risks to the existing U.S.-Iran truce, stressing the need to intensify efforts to prevent escalation that could undermine it.
They also discussed ways to activate the role of the Arab League in addressing the current crisis, helping restore regional security and reinforcing adherence to international law.
On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. assets in the Middle East, and tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz.
A two-week ceasefire reached between Washington and Tehran took effect on Wednesday, with peace talks scheduled to begin later this week in Islamabad, Pakistan. ■
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (R) attends a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 9, 2026. Hussein met with Abdelatty here on Thursday evening to discuss regional de-escalation and the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
