“The increase in geopolitical tension in the region, especially the conflict between the United States and the neighbor, the Islamic Republic of Iran, has negative repercussions on the political, economic and security situation in Iraq,” Zurfi wrote on his Twitter account.

According to IRNA he added that Iraq will play a serious role in alleviating this conflict and removing the negative consequences of this tension.

Meanwhile, in a separate message, Iraqi PM urged the international community to help Iran in fighting coronavirus by lifting sanctions or providing medical demands.

He noted that this measure will help prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.

As a neighboring state, Iraq has the longest border and most relations with Iran, Zurfi said.

Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message referred to the US' background of sabotage and assassinations and warned Americans to stop aiding war crimes.

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