Iraq protests internationally against “Israel” violation of airspace

On Oct 28, 2024 4:39 PM

BAGHDAD, (YPA) – Iraq submitted on Monday a protest memorandum to the UN Secretary-General and the UN Security Council about the “flagrant violation that the Zionist entity committed by breaching Iraq’s airspace and sovereignty.”

This came in a statement made by Bassem Al-Awadi, the Iraqi government spokesman avoyt using Iraq’s airspace to attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, on October 26.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to “communicate with the American side regarding this violation in accordance with the terms of the bilateral strategic framework agreement and the United States’ commitment to the security and sovereignty of Iraq.”

“The Iraqi government affirms its firm commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, independence and the sanctity of its territory,” he added, stressing that it will not allow the use of Iraqi airspace or territory to attack other countries, especially neighboring countries that have relations of respect and common interests with Iraq.”