The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Undersecretary Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom hosted Kuwaiti Ambassador Mohammed Hassan Al-Zaman at its headquarters in Baghdad. Bahr Al-Uloom outlined government efforts to protect Iraq from the fallout of regional conflicts while preserving national security and stability in common with other states in the area. The Kuwaiti ambassador relayed his country’s worries over attacks from Iran and supplied details on strikes that he said had originated from Iraqi territory. Both officials concurred that the pair of nations are immediately affected by the conflict’s consequences and must collaborate to contain the crisis and uphold regional security.
According to a statement the Iraqi News Agency carried from the ministry, Bahr Al-Uloom declared that Iraq rejects the logic of war outright and especially the notion of its land serving as a base to target neighboring states. The undersecretary added that authorities are applying every required step, following guidance from the political leadership and the commander in chief of the armed forces, to hold accountable anyone whose deeds damage Iraq’s interests or its ties with neighbors. The ministry noted that the discussion addressed the serious risks posed by the current regional conditions.
The assurance fits within a pattern of closer security coordination between Baghdad and Kuwait. An Iraqi delegation led by the head of the Security Media Cell met Kuwaiti interior ministry officials on September 24, 2026 to advance joint security and media work, the Iraqi News Agency reported from the talks in Kuwait City. Participants examined border security coordination, ways to track and counter misleading rumors, and channels for sharing related data with their Kuwaiti counterparts including the head of the border security sector. The Iraqi side conveyed well wishes from senior commanders and highlighted the strong historical bonds linking the two peoples.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a separate discussion with his Kuwaiti counterpart in June 2026 on the margins of an Arab League gathering, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. Hussein reaffirmed that Kuwait’s security and that of the Gulf Arab states forms an inseparable element of Iraq’s own security while repeating Baghdad’s opposition to any attacks on states across the region. The two ministers reviewed opportunities to grow bilateral ties, invigorate joint economic committees and sustain regular official visits that support practical coordination.
The Iraqi News Agency indicated that the March diplomatic meeting followed a formal protest Kuwait delivered to Iraq’s charge d’affaires over actions by certain armed groups. Regional coverage from outlets such as Dawn and Al Arabiya noted Kuwait’s request that Baghdad act to stop such incidents in order to protect brotherly relations. Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji has separately confirmed that Baghdad lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council concerning violations of Iraqi airspace tied to strikes on Iran, according to accounts from his office.
These engagements reflect sustained momentum in security collaboration that has developed over recent years. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the government’s approach as one of balanced fraternal relations with neighbors that advances shared stability and development under the prime minister’s direction. Officials from both sides continue to prioritize border management and information exchange as tools to reduce risks and reinforce mutual confidence in an unsettled regional environment.
