Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad A-Sudani stated in an interview with the AP news agency that Iraqi security forces thwarted at least 29 attempts by pro-Iranian militias to launch attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases in the region during the recent conflict between Iran and Israel. A-Sudani said the actions were taken to prevent Iraq from being drawn into the conflict, stating, "We know that the Israeli government had a policy, and there is still a war extension in the area. Therefore, we did what it took to ensure they had no justification for hurting Iraq." The Prime Minister's remarks highlight Iraq's efforts to maintain neutrality amidst heightened regional tensions. The specific timeframe for these thwarted attacks was not detailed, but they occurred during the period of direct confrontation between Iran and Israel. In a separate development, the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) reported shooting down an Iranian suicide drone in Iraqi Kurdistan. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and cross-border activities in the region.
