Despite the warning of the Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-SudaniFrom the content of the Israeli message and considering it a pretext to justify a planned aggression against his country, he did not hide his anger at the same time against the factions loyal to Iran and their insistence on paying… Iraq To the escalation cycle.
Amid these concerns, Iraq advanced Baghdad A request to hold an emergency council session Arab League To confront Israeli threats.
She said Iraqi Foreign Ministry The Permanent Representative of Iraq to the League of Arab States submitted the government’s request to hold an emergency session at the level of permanent delegates of the Arab member states, to confront the Israeli threats through which it is trying Tel Aviv Expanding the circle of conflict in the region, including Iraq.
In exclusive statements to Sky News Arabia, a spokesman confirmed: Iraqi government Bassem Al-Awadi said that Iraq faces serious security threats from Israel, after the recent military escalation in the region.
Al-Awadi explained during his speech to the newsroom that these threats come at a sensitive time, as the Iraqi government seeks to confront the increasing attacks on Iraqi territory from armed factions supported by regional parties, in light of escalating tensions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Al-Awadi added that his country needs strong measures internally and externally to control the situation and prevent further escalation.
Security challenges
During the interview, Al-Awadi indicated that the Iraqi government is making a great effort to control armed factions that seek to use Iraqi territory as a launching pad for attacks on… Israel.
He explained that the government is working to ensure internal stability by strengthening… Iraqi security forcesAnd enhancing coordination with regional countries to confront these threats.
He stressed that the Iraqi government is ready to take all necessary measures to limit the influence of these factions in the country.
Iraq rejects the attacks
Regarding the Israeli statements, Al-Awadi said that Israel based its threats on Article 51 of the Code United Nations Charterwhich prohibits the use of force in self-defense.
He added that Israel claimed that Iraqi territory constituted a threat to it, allowing it to launch strikes against targets in Iraq.
However, Al-Awadi stressed that the Iraqi government does not accept justification for attacks on Iraqi territory under any circumstances, and that Iraq will respond firmly to any attacks of this kind.
Regional role
Al-Awadi added that the Iraqi government’s efforts are not limited to militarily confronting the armed factions, but also seeks to resolve the crisis through negotiation with the regional powers that support these factions.
He explained that Baghdad continues to coordinate with neighboring countries, trying to reach understandings that contribute to ensuring stability inside Iraq and preventing the escalation of hostilities in the region.
Al-Awadi also stressed that dialogue with the armed factions is part of the government’s strategies to reduce military escalation and ensure the protection of national security.
Continued Israeli threats
In his discussion, Al-Awadi noted that continued Israeli threats could lead to greater escalation in the region. However, he stressed that Iraq will take all diplomatic and military measures to protect its sovereignty.
He continued that the Iraqi government will not allow Iraq’s security to be jeopardized, and will continue to strengthen its defense force to confront any potential attacks.
He also stressed that Iraq remains committed to a peaceful solution to regional crises, but will remain on the defensive if threatened.
Facing complex security and political challenges
Al-Awadi said that Iraq faces great challenges in the next stage, but the government is committed to preserving the country’s stability and national security.
He pointed out that the current escalation reflects the increasing complexity of the situation in the region, especially with the continued Israeli threats and ongoing hostilities from armed factions.
Questions remain open about how the Iraqi government will deal with these threats and adopt comprehensive strategies to maintain Iraq’s security in the face of these challenges.
