Iraq has called for an emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers to address escalating regional tensions, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, during the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference in Istanbul. The move underscores growing concerns over security and stability in the Middle East.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein proposed the meeting during a phone call with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, emphasizing the need for "coordinated Arab positions" to tackle challenges through "common responsibility," according to an Iraqi Foreign Ministry statement. Separately, Hussein and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed the urgency of diplomatic collaboration among Islamic nations to prevent further destabilization.
The 51st OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, set for July 6-7, will convene amid heightened regional volatility. Analysts suggest the emergency talks could shape collective responses to conflicts threatening economic and security interests across Asia and beyond.
