Iraq Asks US To Prevent Israeli Aircraft From Using Its Airspace To Strike Iran
ISTANBUL, June 15 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iraq on Saturday formally requested the United States (US) to prevent Israeli aircraft from using its airspace to target Iran, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media.
'Iraq has asked the United States to take its role in preventing Israeli aircraft from violating Iraqi airspace in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement,' the Iraqi News Agency reported, citing a government source.
The source stressed the importance of respecting Iraq's sovereignty and the integrity of its airspace, adding that 'the US, as the country leading the international coalition against ISIS, is obliged to uphold its responsibilities and prevent any violations that compromise Iraqi sovereignty or endanger its security.'
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