Iraqi Speaker to UN: Stop Israeli violations
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani urged the UN to take a more active role in addressing what he described as ongoing “violations by the Zionist entity [Israel]” across Iran, Gaza, Syria, and Yemen.
The call came during a meeting in Baghdad with UN representative in Iraq, Mohamed al-Hassan, according to a statement from the Iraqi Parliament.
Al-Mashhadani emphasized the need for the international body to help protect peace and security in the region and to prevent further conflict escalation.
The two officials also discussed Iraq’s upcoming elections, with al-Hassan confirming that the UN has appointed qualified international observers to monitor the vote and contribute to its success.
The meeting touched on human rights issues, the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), and the finalization of Iraq’s Independent Human Rights Commission. Al-Hassan noted that Iraq is currently a candidate for membership in the UN Human Rights Council.
He praised Iraq’s democratic progress, describing the country as being “in its best condition” and commending the role of the Parliament and its speaker in legislative reforms and shaping Iraq’s future.
Al-Hassan also highlighted Iraq’s emerging regional influence, calling it a leader with “historical depth” in the Middle East.
Baghdad, 17 June 2025 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, met today with the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani.They… pic.twitter.com/YVwrN7ZtrM
— UNAMI (@UNIraq) June 17, 2025
