BAGHDAD — An Iraqi government source revealed to MBN-Alhurra reporter on Monday that the administration of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani has implemented new measures to prevent Iraq from being drawn into the expanding regional conflict.
The source told Alhurra that strict directives have been issued to security forces to pursue any armed faction utilizing Iraqi territory to launch rockets or carry out attacks, whether domestic or cross-border. Extensive monitoring operations are currently underway to safeguard diplomatic missions, International Coalition headquarters, and foreign government facilities.
In recent hours, Iraqi security forces have reinforced their presence in several strategic locations. Key deployments are concentrated near Baghdad’s Green Zone—home to the U.S. Embassy—as well as oil installations in Basra and other sensitive areas across central and southern Iraq.
These developments follow a series of drone attacks over the past 24 hours targeting the U.S. Consulate and Al-Harir Air Base in Erbil, along with an International Coalition facility at Baghdad International Airport.
While the Iraqi government is actively seeking to insulate the country from the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, the situation remains volatile. Despite these preventative efforts, sites affiliated with armed factions have been struck by unidentified aircraft over the last two days.
Mustafa Saadoon
Mustafa Saadoon is an Iraqi journalist who has worked for several international and Arab media organizations. He covers politics and human rights.
