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Iraqi president says country seeks to avoid war, most affected by conflict

Iraqi President Nizal Amidi says Iraq is keen to stay out of regional conflict but remains the most affected by it, citing oil export challenges.

Ajel News38 min ago · 1 min read
Iraqi President Nizal Amidi discusses war impact and oil exports

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Iraqi President Nizal Amidi said his country is committed to avoiding involvement in the ongoing war, despite being the most affected by it.

Amidi added that Iraq faces challenges in exporting oil due to the absence of a national oil carrier, noting that Baghdad has sent messages to Iran regarding a review of bilateral relations, according to Al-Sharq.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, during his meeting with President Amidi, stated that the United States is the main cause of the region's problems, adding that the recent war has created obstacles for oil exports and energy markets.

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