BAGHDAD: Iraq on Thursday condemned the targeting of the Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad act to prevent attacks from its territory.
The Iraqi foreign ministry “affirms the government’s categorical condemnation of any aggression or targeting of the Gulf countries and the Kingdom of Jordan,” it said in a statement, adding it was prepared to “work jointly to address them (attacks) responsibly and swiftly.”
Iraq was committed to taking the “necessary measures to manage the security challenges,” it added.
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan issued a joint statement demanding that Baghdad act immediately to prevent attacks from its territory by Iran-backed armed groups.
Iraq has been drawn into the war sparked by US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.
