Iraq’s National Security Council has strongly condemned the recent US-Saudi military strike that reportedly killed at least 20 militia members, calling for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further instability in the region.
_x000D_The emergency meeting, chaired by the commander-in-chief of Iraq’s armed forces, focused on the growing security challenges facing the country and the need to protect Iraq from becoming entangled in wider regional conflicts.
_x000D_ _x000D_Iraq Rejects All Hostile Actions
_x000D_Following the high-level meeting, the National Security Council released a statement reaffirming Iraq’s firm opposition to all hostile military actions carried out on or affecting its territory.
_x000D_The council stressed that responding to security threats and protecting Iraq’s sovereignty remains the exclusive responsibility of the Iraqi government.
_x000D_Officials warned that unilateral military actions risk undermining regional stability and increasing tensions at an already sensitive time.
_x000D_ _x000D_Call for Diplomacy Over Military Escalation
_x000D_The Iraqi government urged all parties involved in the conflict to pursue diplomatic dialogue rather than military confrontation.
_x000D_According to the council, peaceful negotiations remain the most effective way to resolve disputes while avoiding further violence across the Middle East.
_x000D_Leaders also reiterated Iraq’s commitment to maintaining balanced relations with neighbouring countries and preventing the country from becoming a battlefield for external conflicts.
_x000D_ _x000D_Presidency Voices Concern
_x000D_Earlier, Iraq’s presidency also condemned the strike, expressing concern over the continued use of Iraqi territory in regional military operations.
_x000D_The presidency emphasised that Iraq should not be used as a launch point or operational base for attacks against neighbouring states, stressing the importance of respecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
_x000D_ _x000D_Regional Tensions Remain High
_x000D_The latest developments come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, where military exchanges between regional powers continue to raise fears of a broader conflict.
_x000D_Iraqi officials say their priority remains safeguarding national security, protecting civilians and encouraging diplomatic solutions that reduce the risk of further escalation.
