Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani also joined the call for restraint in the Middle East.
He spoke on Monday during a visit to the United States for talks with various leaders, including Joe Biden.
“In the spirit of partnership, our views may differ on what is happening in the region,” Sudani said through an interpreter, sitting next to Biden in the Oval Office.
“However, we do agree on international law, international humanitarian law, the responsibility to protect and the laws of war, reject any oppression of civilians, especially women and children, and commit to respecting international norms and diplomacy. mission. ”
Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim, who co-chaired a meeting of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the US-Iraq High Coordination Committee, said Iraq was “engulfed in a widespread war that threatens international security and security”. “I'm worried that it will happen,” he said. ”.
The situation in Iraq itself was also discussed. The United States has welcomed Sudani's economic reform plans, but the influence of Iran-backed groups remains a cause for concern.
The United States has sent 2,500 troops to Iraq to help local forces prevent a resurgence of Islamic State, which occupied large parts of Iraq and Syria until its defeat in 2014.
