Macron Says Stable Iraq Necessary for Middle East Security

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke today with the new Prime Minister of Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi, whose task will be "decisive for the future of Iraq, in a particularly demanding regional context," according to the French president.

Macron Says Stable Iraq Necessary for Middle East Security

TL;DR

  • French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the future of Iraq with new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
  • Macron stated that a stable, sovereign Iraq is essential for the security of the Middle East and Europe.
  • He also called for a swift investigation into a drone attack on March 12th that killed a French soldier.
  • French authorities suspect pro-Iranian groups were responsible for the drone attack.