Decision to wage war lies with state: Iraqi PM

The Iraqi foreign ministry also condemned the attacks targeting diplomatic missions in the country, reaffirming Baghdad's "commitment to ensuring the security and safety of all diplomatic and consular missions and their staff."

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Macron thanks Sudani for ‘strengthening protection measures’ for French forces in Iraq

"We will continue our coordination and efforts in favor of the country's stability and sovereignty, as well as regional de-escalation," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Kurdish, Iraqi leaders condole Macron on French soldier’s death in Makhmour attack

The Kurdistan Region President stressed that “the Iraqi government must fulfill its duty to prevent the attacks of these groups and punish them”

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Sudani tells Pezeshkian Iranian attacks ‘violation of Iraq's sovereignty’

The Iraqi premier told the Iranian president that Iranian strikes on Iraq "represent a violation of Iraq's sovereignty and security, which is unacceptable and undermines the efforts that Iraq is making to end the war and return to dialogue."

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Rubio condemns ‘terrorist’ attacks on Iraq, Kurdistan

During the phone call, Sudani stressed Iraq’s commitment “to its principled position of not engaging in military actions,” while rejecting “any attempt to drag the country into ongoing conflicts,” according to a statement released by Sudani’s office.

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US envoy hails Iraqi role in Syria stability during Sudani meeting

US Special Envoy Tom Barrack "noted the important role Iraq plays in resolving regional problems, reducing tensions, supporting dialogue, and combating terrorism," according to the Iraqi prime minister's office.

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Iraq must reassess Maliki’s PM nomination: Sudani-affiliated MP

Bahaa al-Araji, head of the parliamentary bloc of Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition, stressed late Saturday that Maliki's nomination "faces rejection from key parties within the Coordination Framework, political forces within the national sphere, and regional and international opposition."

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Sudani, French FM discuss Syria prisoner transfers, economic ties

"Iraq has assumed significant responsibilities on behalf of the international community, most recently in relation to the transfer of terrorist detainees from prisons in Syria," Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's office quoted the premier as saying.

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Coordination Framework delegation arrives in Erbil

The Shiite leaders will also visit Sulaimani during their trip to the Kurdistan Region.

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