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In September, Baghdad confirmed that drone attacks on the kingdom’s East-West pipeline originated from Iraqi territory.Hussein told Al Jazeera that Baghdad was negotiating with Iran-aligned armed factions to bring their weapons under state control and the process must be pursued through dialogue rather than force.He also said they were in contact with Tehran regarding the issue of weapons held by Iraqi factions.Hussein said Washington had formally requested the closure of….
He said that while Iraq welcomed friendship and an alliance with Tehran, it rejected interference in its internal affairs.Hussein also said Iraq had lost about $60bn from the suspension of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, but that shipments have resumed after understandings were reached with Washington and Tehran.On the issue of combatting ISIL (ISIS), Hussein said that Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Turkiye have formed a committee to fight….
Iraqi foreign minister tells Al Jazeera that Baghdad is investigating attacks on the Gulf launched from its territory.
