The spokesperson for Iraq’s commander-in-chief of the armed forces has stressed that Baghdad will not allow Iraqi territory to be used as a platform for attacks against other countries.
The Iraqi official said the government remains committed to protecting national sovereignty and preventing the military use of Iraqi soil against foreign states.
The remarks come amid a sharp rise in tensions across the Middle East in recent weeks.
Analysts say Iraq is attempting to avoid being pulled into direct confrontation between regional and international powers.
Over the past years, Iraq has repeatedly found itself at the center of regional tensions because of its strategic geographic position and the presence of multiple armed groups operating inside the country.
Experts believe Baghdad is increasingly concerned that escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel could once again turn Iraq into a battlefield for proxy conflicts.
Observers note that Iraq remains in a highly sensitive position as it continues to host US military forces while also dealing with the influence of Iran-backed armed factions.
Analysts say the Iraqi government is trying to balance relations with competing regional actors while preventing further instability inside the country.
The latest statements reflect growing fears in Baghdad that any wider regional war could have immediate security, political, and economic consequences for Iraq.
