Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has expressed hope for the success of the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, warning that failure could have negative consequences for regional stability.
In an interview with Al Arabiya News Channel on Saturday, Rashid emphasised that the presence of US and international coalition forces in Iraq is based on bilateral agreements with the Iraqi government. He added that information sharing between Baghdad and Washington remains active, particularly in efforts to combat terrorism.
“We do not allow any group or organisation to use Iraqi territory to launch attacks against neighbouring or non-neighbouring countries,” Rashid stated, calling on regional powers to resolve disputes through dialogue rather than conflict.
On domestic issues, the president reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to holding timely elections. “We take pride in conducting elections on schedule over the past years. We’ve set the date for the next election, and all state institutions are prepared to carry out this important democratic event,” he said.
Rashid encouraged all political factions, including the influential Sadrist Movement, to participate in the upcoming vote, emphasising the need for a parliament that reflects the will of the Iraqi people.
He also clarified that there is unanimous agreement among Iraqi political actors to proceed with the elections as scheduled, underlining that there is no constitutional basis for extending the term of the current government.
The Iraqi Cabinet had previously voted to hold the next parliamentary elections on 11 November 2025.
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