Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani of Iraq

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani of Iraq. They discussed ongoing efforts to prevent an expansion of the conflict in Gaza in the wake of Hamas's abhorrent attack in Israel. The two leaders discussed the importance of addressing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in coordination with the UN and regional partners. The President and the Prime Minister also affirmed the importance of the bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States as outlined in the Strategic Framework Agreement between our two countries. They finally committed to regular coordination between their teams to advance shared objectives and preserve regional stability over the coming weeks.