Iraq seeks ceasefire, prevents conflict expansion: PM

BAGHDAD, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said Sunday that Iraq works to seek a ceasefire and prevent the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East.

Al-Sudani made the remarks during his meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his accompanying delegation, according to a statement issued by al-Sudani's media office.

Araghchi arrived in Ba