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The head of the Iraqi Supreme Islamic Council, Sheikh Hammam Hamoudi, discussed current developments in Iraq and the region with Robin Milton, the acting British ambassador in Baghdad, along with government efforts to enhance stability amid rising tensions and potential US threats to resume military operations against Iran. A statement from Hamoudi's office indicated that the meeting addressed the possible repercussions of any military escalation in the region, focusing on efforts to contain tensions and prevent the expansion of conflict. Hamoudi warned of the severe consequences that could arise from a major military escalation against Iran, noting that it could ignite the entire region, while emphasizing the efforts by Iraq and neighboring countries to prevent such escalation. He called on Britain to adopt a more serious stance and activate its diplomatic role in containing tensions, stressing that war has proven ineffective and that diplomacy remains the best path to achieve stability. Milton conveyed greetings from the British ambassador currently outside Iraq, affirming his country's support for Iraq's initiative to consolidate weapons under state control and the importance of efforts to reduce escalation. Milton pointed out that Britain's position has not supported any war in the region since its inception, highlighting the damage caused to the energy sector and related infrastructure globally, and emphasizing that there are no military solutions to the current crisis.
