Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM

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Iraq's relations with Arab nations are strained due to attacks launched from Iraqi soil by Iran-aligned armed groups targeting Gulf infrastructure. Six Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, issued a joint condemnation, holding Iraq responsible for failing to control these groups and citing violations of sovereignty and international law. They referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and asserted their right to self-defense. Iraq's Foreign Ministry responded by affirming the importance of Arab security and denying the use of its territory for attacks, offering to investigate any evidence. Analysts suggest Iraq's inability to control these factions is undermining its sovereignty.

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Key Claims (5)

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Iraq categorically rejected the use of its territory to target Gulf states or Jordan.

factual — Article (reporting the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs)100% confidence

The six nations described the cross-border strikes as a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law.

quote — Article (reporting the statement of the six nations)100% confidence

Six Arab nations issued a joint condemnation, holding Baghdad responsible for cross-border attacks.

factual — Article100% confidence

The groups have carried out more than 454 cumulative operations since the US-Israel war on Iran started.

statistic — Majed al-Qaisi, a retired Iraqi major-general80% confidence

Groups operating under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq are launching between 21 and 31 operations daily.

statistic — Majed al-Qaisi, a retired Iraqi major-general80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Majed al-Qaisi 30% United States 30% Islamic Resistance in Iraq 40% Popular Mobilisation Forces 50% Kuwait 60% Jordan ×260% Bahrain 60% Saudi Arabia 60% United Arab Emirates 60% Qatar 60% Iran ×370% Iraq ×790%

Keywords

iraq 100% iran-aligned groups 90% cross-border attacks 80% arab ties 80% gulf nations 70% diplomatic crisis 60% national sovereignty 60% united nations 50% regional isolation 50% islamic resistance in iraq 40%