Syria warns Iraq of retaliation if attacks launched from its territory
Syria has warned Iraq of consequences if attacks are launched from Iraqi soil, after reporting armed militia movements near their shared border.
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AISyria has warned Iraq of consequences if attacks are launched from its territory, after Iraqi authorities were notified of movements by armed militia elements near the border between the two countries, according to an Iraqi source cited by Al Arabiya.
The source said Syrian officials directly contacted their Iraqi counterparts to deliver the warning, stressing that Damascus informed Baghdad any attack originating from Iraqi soil "will not go unanswered."
The Syrian messages emphasized the need to prevent any armed factions from using Iraqi territory to carry out attacks or destabilize border security, amid concerns of operations being launched from Iraq.
There has been no official comment from either the Iraqi or Syrian governments regarding the report.
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These developments come amid rising tensions in the region. An official Jordanian source told Al Arabiya that Amman has informed Baghdad of intelligence regarding alleged militia plots to target Jordanian territory, urging Iraqi authorities to take action against these groups.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Iraq issued a warning on Saturday, advising its citizens to exercise caution and remain vigilant.