Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stressed on Monday the importance of preventing the expansion of war in the region, noting that the continued escalation of the war could lead to a social, economic and security catastrophe.

During a phone call with his British counterpart David Lammy, Hussein emphasized the importance of working to prevent the expansion of the war in the region, noting that the continued escalation of the war could lead to a social, economic and security disaster, which calls for action by all influential countries to stop the conflict in Lebanon and Gaza.

The British minister said that his government is striving to avoid the expansion of the war and protect Iraq from its repercussions, noting that Britain is exerting great efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.

Source: Jordan News Agency