Iraq has officially filed a complaint with the United Nations following Israel’s reported use of Iraqi airspace to carry out an airstrike on Iran. According to Iraqi officials, this act is seen as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty, leading them to submit a letter of protest to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council. Iraqi officials have also indicated plans to address this issue with the United States, which is a key ally of Israel and has a military presence in Iraq.
The Israeli airstrike reportedly targeted Iranian military sites, which Israeli sources claim was in retaliation for recent Iranian missile attacks. This situation has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the region, especially given Iraq’s alliances with both Iran and the U.S., placing it in a complex diplomatic position. The influential Iraqi militia group Kataeb Hezbollah also condemned Israel’s actions, accusing the U.S. of complicity in the strike and warning of potential retaliation.
This situation underscores the heightened volatility in the Middle East amid ongoing regional conflicts and may lead to increased diplomatic and security measures by Iraq to protect its airspace and sovereignty.
