Iraqi factions protest airspace sovereignty
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, supporters of Iraqi armed factions held a demonstration in Baghdad, protesting the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran and urging stronger measures to safeguard Iraq's sovereignty.
Murtada al-Alawi, one of the demonstrators, referenced to Shafaq News the government's earlier declarations that Iraq would not permit its territory or airspace to be used for attacks on neighboring countries.
'We're here to remind the government that Iraqi skies are not a corridor for foreign wars,' he noted. 'This is a matter of sovereignty, and silence is no longer acceptable.'
Standing nearby, protester Abdul-Hussein al-Rubaie turned attention to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza, warning of potential spillover.
'The world watched what happened in Gaza and did nothing,' he observed. 'Now they're expanding these attacks to Iran. Iraq must not be complicit—whether by action or neglect.'
This demonstration unfolded amid a broader wave of protests across the country, sparked by reports that Iraq's airspace had been used in recent Israeli strikes targeting Iranian positions.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Israeli media: US may join strike on Iran tonight
Shafaq News/ Israeli media suggested that the United States may join military operations against Iran later tonight. Channel 12 reported that Israeli assessments point to a possible US involvement in the conflict, indicating that Washington could participate in military actions against Tehran within hours. Meanwhile, Fox News cited a US official as saying that "the military option is on the table," confirming that "strikes on Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities, are under discussion." Separately, CBS reported that bipartisan lawmakers have begun efforts to prevent President Donald Trump from issuing military strike orders against Iran. The legislators stressed that "Congress is the only constitutionally authorized body to declare war." Following a meeting involving US President Donald Trump and his national security team, The New York Times reported that Iran has positioned missiles in preparation to strike American bases in the Middle East if Washington joins the war. US officials told the newspaper that American forces have raised alert levels at military bases across the region. They also warned that Iran may begin laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz to target US vessels if American forces launch an attack.
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Former Iranian President denies assassination rumors
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied the reports claiming he had been assassinated along with his wife and two sons. In a statement, his media office dismissed the rumors as entirely false, describing them as part of a coordinated psychological operation involving foreign entities and domestic collaborators. The reports, which circulated across Iranian news platforms and social media, emerged as the Iran-Israeli war entered its sixth consecutive day. Despite mounting international appeals for de-escalation, the exchange of missile fire, drone strikes, and airstrikes has continued across multiple fronts.
Shafaq News
6 hours ago
- Shafaq News
A night of reciprocal Iranian-Israeli strikes
Shafaq News/ Thirty Iranian missiles were launched toward central Israel in two waves over 20 minutes, Israeli radio reported, with several confirmed hits. Authorities estimate that additional missile barrages may continue through the night. Footage showed fires and the presence of firefighting and rescue teams across multiple areas, confirming impact sites in different parts of central Israel. In response, explosions were heard in Tehran following Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military had issued a warning earlier, urging residents to evacuate a specific district in central Tehran before the strikes. 🔴هشدار فوری به کارکنان و نیز کلیه افرادی که در منطقه ۱۸ تهران بر اساس ناحیه مشخص شده بر روی نقشه ضمیمه قرار دارند.⭕️طی ساعات آینده ارتش اسرائیل در این ناحیه همچنان که طی روزهای اخیر در محدوده تهران عمل نموده است، برای حمله به زیرساختهای نظامی رژیم ایران وارد عمل خواهد شد.… — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) June 17, 2025 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, posted on his X account twice during less than an hour. "We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy.,' he said. We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy. — (@khamenei_ir) June 17, 2025 Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss ongoing military developments involving Iran, according to a report by Axios citing an Israeli official. The official stated that Trump called Netanyahu following a meeting with his national security team to assess the escalating war between Israel and Iran.
