Hawzah News Agency- The head of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement and the National State Forces Alliance issued a statement on Wednesday through his media office, emphasizing the necessity of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Respect for Sovereignty as a Prerequisite for Stability
In his statement, Hojatoleslam al-Hakim underscored the principle of non-interference and the inviolability of state borders, a veiled reference to the external aggression that triggered the recent escalation.
"We welcome the ceasefire in the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran and stress the need to respect the sovereignty of states and refrain from violating it," the statement read.
The Iraqi leader's remarks reflect Baghdad's longstanding position of seeking to maintain balanced relations while avoiding becoming a battleground for proxy conflicts between Tehran and Washington. Iraq, which shares a 1,400-kilometer border with Iran, has historically expressed deep concern over any regional conflagration that could spill over and destabilize its fragile security landscape.
A Call for Pragmatic Diplomacy to Secure Regional Peace
Al-Hakim went beyond mere welcome of the cessation of hostilities, urging both Tehran and Washington to approach any forthcoming negotiations with pragmatism rather than posturing.
He called for "seriousness and realism in the upcoming negotiations between Iran and the United States," expressing hope that such talks would yield tangible results extending beyond a temporary truce.
The Iraqi cleric articulated a vision wherein diplomacy serves as a bulwark against future military adventurism. He stated his aspiration that these discussions would "lead to lasting and stable peace in the region, prevent the recurrence of such events, and protect the peoples of the region—including Iraq—from the scourge of war and its catastrophic consequences."
Iraq's Delicate Balancing Act
Al-Hakim's intervention comes at a critical juncture for Baghdad, which has long pursued a policy of "positive neutrality" amidst the volatile dynamics between its two most influential partners—the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States. As the head of a major political coalition with deep ties to the Shia religious establishment, al-Hakim's voice carries significant weight in shaping Iraq's official and parliamentary response to regional crises.
The statement implicitly warns of the spillover effects that any full-scale war involving Iran would have on Iraq's economy, security, and social fabric. Analysts note that al-Hakim's emphasis on "realism" may signal a regional appetite for de-escalation pathways that acknowledge the geopolitical realities of West Asia without capitulating to external pressure or compromising national dignity.
The Iraqi leader concluded his message with an appeal for wisdom, urging all parties to prioritize the welfare of the region's long-suffering populations over the pursuits of military escalation.
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