During a visit to Iraq, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized the importance of preventing the resurgence of Daesh and its potential threats to Iraq and the broader region. He met with Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and support for Iraq’s armed forces. Crosetto highlighted Italy’s commitment to international missions and NATO while addressing ongoing geopolitical crises in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, asserting that stability is a shared goal.