Baghdad (EFE).- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al Sudani confirmed on Thursday Iraq’s rejection of its airspace, land, or waters being used to launch “any military action against any state,” a statement that comes amid the threat of a potential United States attack on Iran in response to the suppression of protests.
“The Republic of Iraq affirms its firm and principled position of rejecting the use of its land, airspace, or territorial waters as a platform to launch any military action against any state,” al-Sudani said in a statement released by his office.
The statement was released due to the rapid evolution of regional events and the resulting escalation of threats to the security and stability of the Middle East. Interestingly, the statement did not explicitly mention two of Iraq’s major allies: Iran and the US.
Al Sudani stated that Iraq’s position is based on respect for the sovereignty of countries and non-interference in internal affairs.
Iraq is “fully committed to preventing its territory from being used in a way that threatens the security and stability of neighboring countries.”
Likewise, he rejected the idea of his country becoming involved in conflicts that do not benefit the Iraqi people.
He reiterated the Iraqi government’s call for all parties involved in conflicts to “exercise restraint, prioritize dialogue, avoid escalation, and work seriously to resolve disputes by peaceful and diplomatic means” to avoid “greater tension and instability in the region.”
Iraq, which shares an extensive border with Iran, is trying to maintain a balance in its relations with Tehran and Washington, its strategic ally, amid tensions between the two countries.
In addition, Iraq has expressed concern about the possibility of a conflict affecting its territory directly, where there are US troops.
President Donald Trump of the US has repeatedly threatened a military response to the actions of the Islamic Republic in light of recent rallies.
In response to the threat, Tehran warned on Wednesday that it would attack US bases in the region if attacked. EFE
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