Iraq protests to UNSC over Israeli violations during attack on Iran
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The Iraqi protest note has condemned the blatant violation committed by "Israel", which involved its warplanes breaching Iraqi airspace and using it to carry out an attack on Iran on October 26.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is pictured at an event in Basra, in January 2023. (AFP)
Iraq submitted, on Monday, an official protest note to the United Nations Secretary-General and the UN Security Council regarding the violation of its airspace and sovereignty by Israeli forces during their aggression against Iran last Saturday.
The protest note condemned the blatant violation committed by "Israel", which involved its warplanes breaching Iraqi airspace and using it to carry out an attack on Iran on October 26.
In further detail, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed the Foreign Ministry to "communicate with the US regarding this violation, in accordance with the provisions of the bilateral strategic framework agreement and the US commitment to the security and sovereignty of Iraq."
The statement emphasized that the Iraqi government reaffirms its firm commitment to the sovereignty and independence of Iraq and the sanctity of its territory, and it is working on various fronts to address these violations. The government stressed that it will not allow the use of Iraqi airspace or land to attack other countries, particularly neighboring states with which Iraq has relations based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Additionally, the statement reiterated Iraq's commitment to maintaining regional stability by preventing any exploitation of its territory in regional wars and its determination to support a ceasefire through dialogue and mutual understanding.
Iran's air defenses foil multiple Israeli attacks on military bases
On Saturday, Israeli warplanes launched an aggression on Iran, as explosions were heard in several areas, including the capital Tehran. Attacks renewed at around 4:30 am (local time), as footage circulated of several successful interceptions near the capital.
The Israeli military command confirmed that its Air Force conducted strikes on "military targets" in Iran.
Iranian air defenses successfully intercepted hostile targets aimed at military bases in the southern and western parts of Tehran Province, outside the capital city itself.
Israeli warplanes violated Iraqi airspace during their attack.
Hours after the first attack was launched, another wave of aerial targets was detected over Iran, at around 4:30 am (local time). Medium-range air defenses were activated to shoot down all hostile objects over Tehran, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.
Footage also circulated of successful interceptions over eastern areas in the Tehran province.
Later, informed sources revealed that multiple Israeli drones were launched toward Iranian air defense bases in eastern Tehran, only to be shot down.
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