Middle East Faces New War Threat: Arab Countries Prepare Strikes

Several Arab countries, including Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, have warned Iraq of their readiness to strike pro-Iranian groups if new attacks are launched from its territory. Lebanon is trying to avoid being drawn into a conflict between the US and Iran, and Hezbollah has received warnings not to intervene. Iraq assures its neighbors of its ability to prevent attacks on its own.

Several Arab states have warned Iraq of their readiness to strike pro-Iranian armed groups if new attacks are launched from its territory. Syria notified Baghdad that any attacks from Iraqi territory on neighboring states would not go unanswered, citing movements of pro-Iranian militants in border areas. Jordan stated it has intelligence about possible preparations for strikes on its facilities by pro-Iranian formations and promised an immediate response. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also sent similar signals, fearing that escalation between the US and Iran could spread to neighboring countries. Iraqi authorities are trying to convince their neighbors that they can prevent attacks on their own without foreign intervention. In Lebanon, sources reported that Hezbollah's leadership has received warnings not to intervene in a possible conflict between the US and Iran, as this could provoke strikes on Lebanon and derail diplomatic efforts. A new round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on security in the south is scheduled for the coming days, and Lebanese authorities want to avoid actions that could jeopardize this process.