Baghdad: Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday on his selection as Iran's new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei was declared the successor of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following the latter's death in a US-Israeli airstrike last week.

According to Anadolu Agency, President Rashid expressed hope that the new leadership in Iran would pave the way for an end to ongoing conflicts and promote dialogue aimed at ensuring security, stability, and prosperity for the Iranian people. In a statement released by his office, Rashid reiterated Iraq's support for regional and global efforts focused on conflict resolution, tension reduction, and the enhancement of peace and stability.

The region has seen a surge in hostilities following a joint attack by Israel and the United States on Iran on February 28, which resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 people and left over 10,000 injured. In response, Tehran launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and other Gulf countries that host US military forces.