Iraq’s Strategic Challenge: Safeguarding Airspace Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, Iraq is increasingly entangled in a complex geopolitical struggle that tests its control over national airspace. Situated at the crossroads of regional power rivalries, Iraq’s position underscores both its strategic importance and the difficulties it faces in maintaining sovereignty amid escalating military activities. Recent Israeli air raids targeting Iranian positions in Syria have heightened Baghdad’s security concerns, spotlighting vulnerabilities within Iraqi air defenses and complicating diplomatic relations across the region.

Balancing Act: Iraq’s Struggle to Maintain Sovereignty Amid Regional Pressures

The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran have thrust Iraq into a delicate balancing act. Sandwiched geographically and politically between two influential powers, Baghdad must carefully navigate competing interests while asserting…