BAGHDAD, March 2 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and UK Minister of State for the Middle East Hamish Falconer warned of the dangers of continued targeting of Gulf countries and the serious repercussions such actions could have on regional security and stability.
In a statement on Monday, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the talks between the two officials focused on the latest developments and their implications for the region.
The statement added that the call included a comprehensive assessment of the field and political situation, during which the British minister outlined his country's updated position regarding permitting US forces to use certain British facilities, while working to facilitate related procedures.
For his part, Hussein stressed that the continuation of attacks contributes to worsening instability and creating a state of chaos in the region, pointing to the potential losses and humanitarian and security consequences resulting from an expansion of the conflict.
He noted that Iraq has begun to be directly affected by the course of the war, as Iran continues to shell several areas in the Kurdistan Region, particularly the city of Erbil, while sites in southern and western Iraq are also coming under attack. (end) ahh.aa