Iraq warns against striking nuclear facilities
Obaid's remarks took place during the UN Security Council's emergency session held to address threats to international peace and security and recent developments related to the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
The Iraqi diplomat highlighted that Iraq views this act as a dangerous escalation that poses a direct threat to regional and international peace and security, raising the possibility of additional escalation.
The Iraqi representative emphasized that the attack on nuclear facilities sets a dangerous precedent that could result in catastrophic radiation leaks that extend beyond the targeted state's borders, endangering human life and the environment in neighboring countries, including Iraq.
Obaid highlighted that sides to the battle had repeatedly violated Iraqi airspace, which he saw as an apparent breach of Iraq's sovereignty as well as a violation of international law.
Obaid revealed on Friday that 50 Israeli warplanes violated Iraqi airspace ahead of a UN meeting on the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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