Iraq Summons UK's Chargé d'Affaires Over Ambassador's Remarks

Iraq's government summoned Britain's chargé d'affaires in response to statements made by British Ambassador Stephen Hitchen concerning Iraq's security and political situation. The remarks were seen as negatively portraying Iraq and its governance, as reported by the Iraqi state news agency.

Iraq has called in Britain's chargé d'affaires following comments by British Ambassador to Iraq Stephen Hitchen regarding the nation's security and political issues, according to a Sunday report from Iraq's state news agency.

Hitchen's remarks paint a pessimistic picture of Iraq, criticizing its government and various factions.

The incident underscores ongoing diplomatic tensions between the UK and Iraq over sensitive internal matters.

(With inputs from agencies.)