Iraq has submitted a letter of protest to the UN secretary-general and the Security Council, condemning Israel's blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty to launch an attack on Iran on Saturday, Iraqi government spokesman Basim al-Awadi said on Monday.
An Israeli Air Force plane departs from an unknown location to attack Iran, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024./CFP
Iraq will not allow its airspace or land to be used for attacks on other nations, particularly neighboring countries with whom it shares mutual respect and interests, al-Awadi said in a statement.
The Iraqi government reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, the statement added.
This stance reflects Iraq's commitment to regional stability, the statement continued, adding that the country supports promoting peaceful conflict resolution through dialogue and mutual understanding.
The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that it launched "precise and targeted" airstrikes on several areas in Iran in response to recent attacks from the country.