Iraq PM denies involvement in Iran's barrage on Israel in CNN interview

• Published date: 17 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Israel has claimed that some of the missiles were launched from Iraq. However, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani denied these allegations. "It was not proven to us through the military reports we've received that any missiles or any drones were launched from Iraq," al-Sundani said

The Prime Minister added that their position remains unchanged regarding Iraqi involvement in the conflict: "We do not allow any non-governmental body to use Iraq to bring it back into the battle." He further said that they "have been taking the legal procedures to keep Iraq safe and to distance Iraq away from the conflict arena."

Iran's attack

The unprecedented attack on Israel by Iran on Saturday came as retaliation for an alleged Israeli airstrike in Damascus where several of Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders were killed. Despite Israel never taking responsibility for the attack, Iran quickly placed the blame on the Jewish country and vowed revenge.

On Saturday, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles, most of which...