Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani today. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to advance stability in the region and the importance of preventing escalation. The Secretary reiterated the importance of Iraq's responsibility to protect Coalition military advisors from attacks by Iran-aligned militias. The Secretary and Prime Minister committed to continuing to consult one another on issues in the region and to advance the U.S.-Iraq relationship.