Sayyid Al-Hakeem at Baghdad Forum for Union and Professional Leaders: Unions are State-Building Pillars, Iraq Plays Active Role in Regional Crisis

Sayyid Ammar Al-Hakeem, Head of the National State Powers Alliance, hosted a number of union and professional leaders at the Baghdad Forum, where H.E. emphasized the critical national role of unions and praised their engagement with public concerns—both domestically and regionally. H.E. stressed the importance of utilizing this role to confront ongoing challenges.
On regional developments, H.E. noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran had engaged responsibly and constructively in various negotiation rounds, demonstrating flexibility toward international proposals, offering guarantees, and allowing inspection of its facilities. Despite these commitments, H.E. stated, Iran was met with betrayal.
H.E. explained that the recent Israeli military operation targeted Iran’s command and control infrastructure. However, Iran responded with notable resilience, showcasing a rapid recovery and delivering a precise and calculated response. H.E. added that geography, the culture of martyrdom, and national unity remain decisive factors working in Iran’s favor.
H.E. called for careful reflection on the recent statement issued by the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Sayyid Al-Sistani (may his shadow endure), given its precise implications and far-sighted vision for the coming phase. H.E. also emphasized that Iran had secured broad Arab and Islamic support, as reflected in the positions taken by leaders during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit.
Regarding Iraq’s stance, H.E. highlighted the national consensus in response to the regional crisis, commending Iraq’s political efforts to pressure for an end to the aggression and its formal complaint to the UN Security Council over violations of its airspace. H.E. called for sustained readiness to address any potential radiation or environmental contamination, while also urging the expansion of oil export routes via both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
On the judicial front, H.E. clarified that Iraq is not facing a legal crisis in light of the recent resignations from the Federal Supreme Court.
In matters related to unions, H.E. stressed the need to preserve union unity and independence, warning that division would weaken their effectiveness. H.E. urged the establishment of mechanisms to reduce internal disputes and strengthen unions’ roles in addressing economic challenges.
H.E. concluded by highlighting the importance of artificial intelligence and the need to harness its potential in service of the public interest. H.E. reaffirmed that unions remain foundational pillars in the process of state-building, and that rights are not granted—they are claimed through unity and organized effort.