Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim speaks during a news conference with European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini,in Baghdad, Iraq July 13, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The European Union fully backs Iraq's efforts to de-escalate growing tensions between the United States and Iran because conflict will have dire consequences for all sides, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Saturday.
Speaking at a news conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Hakim during a visit to Baghdad, Mogherini said the bloc appreciated and supported Iraq's policy of pursuing good relations with all its neighbours and warned against "dangerous adventures" in the region.
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