Iraqi FM attributes Gulf attacks to external actors using Iraqi territory
Summary
The Iraqi Foreign Minister stated that Baghdad is investigating attacks on Gulf states launched from Iraqi soil, attributing them to external parties. This highlights the continued use of Iraqi territory as a launchpad for regional hostilities, implicating Iranian-backed militias and complicating diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf.
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Implied as the 'external party' behind the attacks via its proxy networks in Iraq, though not explicitly named in the brief.
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