In the context of the 149th session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Geneva, Mr. Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, the acting Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, delivered an exceptional speech highlighting the major threats facing the Middle East and the world. Al-Mandalawi warned against the conflict in the region escalating into a comprehensive war that threatens global peace and security, calling on the international community and global parliaments to take swift and effective action to stop the escalation of violence.
In his speech, Al-Mandalawi affirmed that the recent Zionist aggressions, including the targeting of the UN peacekeeping forces (UNIFIL) in Lebanon, reflect the extent of arrogance and complete disregard for international legal and humanitarian standards. He added that the Zionist entity seeks through these practices to drag the region and the world into a comprehensive, bloody conflict.
Al-Mandalawi also emphasized the necessity of forming an international parliamentary delegation to visit Lebanon and Palestine with the aim of investigating the Israeli assaults against civilians, describing the situation as a serious challenge to the global order and a real threat to international legitimacy.
Al-Mandalawi highlighted in his speech the importance of adopting an international agreement that criminalizes the use of artificial intelligence as weapons in wars, pointing out that this technology poses a greater threat than nuclear weapons due to its lethal capabilities. He also called for enhancing cooperation between parliaments to exchange legislative experiences and work together to implement international humanitarian law.
In conclusion, Al-Mandalawi affirmed that Iraq plays an active diplomatic role in preventing the outbreak of a comprehensive war in the region, pointing out that targeting prominent religious and political figures, such as the religious authority Mr. Ali al-Sistani, reveals Zionist arrogance and its lack of respect for humanitarian and international values.