Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji announced the conclusion of his official visit to Tehran, describing the meetings as “productive,” and reiterating Iraq's stance against the use of its land and airspace for strikes on neighboring countries.
“We concluded our official visit to Tehran, holding productive meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran'sSupremeNational Security Council Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Revolutionary Guard Commander-in-chief Hossein Salami, and Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani,” al-Araji wrote on X.
He highlighted the ongoing Israeli war, which has caused over 3,000 deaths in Lebanon and more than 43,000 in Gaza, stressing "the need for coordinated efforts to intensify international pressure to end the war in Gaza and Lebanon, reduce tensions, and prevent further escalation for global stability."
"We emphasized the need to secure borders, prevent smuggling, and fight drug cartels, while reaffirming Iraq's firm and principled stance against allowing its land or airspace to be used for attacks on neighboring countries or the region,” Al-Araji continued, referring to Israel's recent use of Iraqi airspace in its assault on Iran.
Al-Araji's remarks follow Iran’s warning of a "crushing response" to Israel after the October 26 airstrikes, which targeted military facilities and resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including four armed forces members and one civilian.
In September, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated that Iraq opposes the use of its territory to launch threats against Iran. “We reject the use of our territory for any cross-border threat against the Islamic Republic of Iran,” al-Sudani said during a joint press conference in Baghdad with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
In its last meeting, Iraq's State Administration Coalition, in the presence of al-Sudani and Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, dismissed reports suggesting that Iraqi soil is being used as a launch point for regional attack. The coalition labeled these reports as “flimsy pretexts” aimed at justifying external aggression against Iraq’s sovereignty.
The coalition stressed the need for unified efforts to protect Iraq’s national interests and maintain its neutrality amid regional tensions. Leaders underscored their commitment to shielding Iraq from the ongoing conflict, which they argued is being deliberately expanded by external actors to destabilize the region.
“We are committed to keeping Iraq's territory free from the climate of war,” a statement from the coalition read, warning that certain forces seek to drag Iraq and neighboring states into an escalating conflict, endangering regional security and stability.