(MENAFN) Iraq’s highest-ranking officials convened on Sunday to voice serious alarm over recent assaults targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, labeling the actions as a perilous escalation that endangers peace both regionally and globally.

In a joint session, President Abdul Latif Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, Speaker of Parliament Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, and Supreme Judicial Council President Faiq Zaidan evaluated the unfolding regional tensions and considered the wider implications of the ongoing conflict, as reported by media.

The leadership strongly reaffirmed Iraq’s rejection of any breaches of its sovereignty and airspace, alongside the exploitation of Iraqi soil for launching attacks against neighboring countries.

The statement condemned the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as "blatant aggression" and a blatant infringement on international laws and accepted norms.

The officials urged the global community to take immediate action to stop the hostilities, curb further escalation, and encourage dialogue and de-escalation to safeguard stability and security across the region.

This high-level meeting took place in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's Saturday announcement confirming that U.S. forces had conducted attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites, specifically Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

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