Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

"The six Gulf Cooperation Council nations described the cross-border strikes as a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law, specifically citing United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which mandates that Iran immediately halt all attacks on neighbouring countries."

"Holding the Iraqi government directly responsible for controlling the armed groups operating within its borders, the Arab states asserted their right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter."

"The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the security of Arab countries is an integral part of Iraq's national security, categorically rejecting the use of its territory to target Gulf states or Jordan."

"Despite Baghdad's assurances, analysts warn that the government's inability to rein in these factions on the ground is steadily undermining its credibility and regional relations."

Six Arab nations condemned Iraq for its failure to control armed factions launching attacks on Gulf states. The ongoing conflict has turned Iraq into a battleground amid the US-Israel war on Iran. Drones and missiles from Iran-aligned groups target the Arabian Peninsula, straining Iraq's relations with its neighbors. The Gulf Cooperation Council cited violations of sovereignty and international law, invoking UN Security Council Resolution 2817. Iraq's government rejected the use of its territory for attacks and expressed readiness to address the situation, but analysts remain skeptical about its ability to manage these factions.

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