Iraq Caught in Crossfire as Iran-Backed Militias Threaten Gulf Relations
Iraq's inability to control Iran-aligned armed groups operating on its soil has exposed the country to growing Arab condemnation of cross-border attacks against Gulf nations.
The Iraqi government is facing a delicate diplomatic balancing act as it struggles to rein in Iran-aligned militia groups on its territory, whose attacks against Gulf nations have drawn sharp rebukes from Arab leaders. Iraq's precarious position highlights the challenges it faces in maintaining regional ties while also grappling with the influence of powerful pro-Iranian factions within its borders.
In a recent joint statement, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab League condemned the drone and missile strikes launched from Iraqi soil against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This unified Arab response underscores Iraq's failure to assert control over the armed proxy groups that have become a thorn in the side of its neighbors.
Source: Al Jazeera
