Iraqi government plans to summon US and Iranian envoys following a series of deadly attacks on its territory. The attacks, which have been linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, have resulted in significant loss of life and have heightened tensions in the region. At least 15 people were killed in a recent attack on the headquarters of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Anbar province. The PMF is a branch of the Iraqi army that includes some Iran-aligned armed groups.
The Iraqi government has condemned the attacks and has announced plans to deliver formal notes of protest to the US charge d'affaires in Iraq and the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad. The Foreign Affairs Ministry will also lodge a formal complaint at the United Nations Security Council, citing acts of aggression and their consequences. Iraq has been increasingly drawn into the conflict between the US and Iran, with several countries in the Middle East facing attacks linked to the US-Israeli assault on Iran.
The attacks have also affected Iraq's Kurdish region, where authorities have accused Iran of launching two ballistic missile attacks on Kurdish forces, killing six people and wounding 30 others. The Iraqi presidency has condemned the attacks, stressing that they constitute a fundamental pillar of the national defence system. The situation remains tense, with Iraq giving its PMF and armed forces the right to respond to any aggression against its people and land.
The Iraqi government will now deliver formal notes of protest to the US and Iranian envoys, and lodge a complaint at the United Nations Security Council, in a bid to address the escalating situation.
The recent escalation of violence in Iraq highlights the devastating consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The Iraqi government's decision to summon the US and Iranian envoys is a necessary step in addressing the growing tensions in the region. The international community must take note of the harm caused by this conflict and work towards a peaceful resolution. The situation in Iraq serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the need for diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
