Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned on Tuesday that Europe’s reimposition of sanctions on Iran would lead to a “dangerous dead end” and risk destabilizing the Middle East.
Speaking to Asharq News on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Hussein described renewed sanctions as harsh.
“Mounting pressure over the Palestinian issue and the wider Middle East adds to the strain on Iran, which could trigger major problems,” he said.
He added that Israeli threats toward Tehran “could further escalate tensions and create serious challenges.”
On Iraq, Hussein said the country’s geography and airspace had become a “battlefield” in the confrontation between Iran and Israel, but voiced hope that diplomacy could help ease the crisis.
