{"id":19556,"date":"2025-06-30T08:20:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=19556"},"modified":"2025-06-30T08:20:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:20:42","slug":"iraq-calls-for-military-overhaul-amid-airspace-violations-and-regional-escalation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/30\/iraq-calls-for-military-overhaul-amid-airspace-violations-and-regional-escalation\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq Calls for Military Overhaul Amid Airspace Violations and Regional Escalation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-The war between Iran and Israel has exposed Iraq\u2019s urgent need to enhance its military capabilities, especially in air defense. As Iraqi airspace became an unprotected theater for missiles and drones flying between both sides, the Iraqi government&#8217;s response was limited to condemnation and expressions of outrage over &#8220;violations of Iraqi sovereignty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1194\">This reality has sparked widespread political and parliamentary calls for a comprehensive review of Iraq\u2019s military and security institutions, and for the acquisition of advanced defense systems to protect the country&#8217;s sovereignty.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1221\">Strategic Vision<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1467\">Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition and a leading figure in the Shiite Coordination Framework, stressed that Iraq must match the strength of its regional neighbors. In a speech marking the start of Muharram, he said:\u201cReform should not be a political slogan\u2014it must reflect a strategic vision that addresses structural weaknesses in state institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1784\">He emphasized the need to overhaul all security and military bodies, not just for national stability, but also to safeguard Iraq&#8217;s sovereignty against external threats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1917\">Al-Maliki warned that regional wars, which started in Gaza and spread to Lebanon, Syria, and now Iran, may eventually reach Iraq:\u201cWe must become a strong state, equipped to defend our sovereignty, people, and sacred sites\u2014not for war, as under the Baathist regime, but for protection and national dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18805\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18805 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/96888-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Al-Maliki warned that regional wars, which started in Gaza and spread to Lebanon, Syria, and now Iran, may eventually reach Iraq:\u201cWe must become a strong state, equipped to defend our sovereignty, people, and sacred sites\u2014not for war, as under the Baathist regime, but for protection and national dignity.\u201d\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/96888-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/96888-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/96888-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/96888-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/96888.jpg 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Destruction in Nobonyad Square following the Israeli bombing, Tehran \u2013 June 13, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2145\">Parliamentary Push for Defense Reform<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2541\">MP Mahdi Taqi Amerli, a member of the Parliamentary Defense and Security Committee, echoed these concerns, warning that Iraq\u2019s sovereignty cannot be secured without building a robust military institution. He called for sweeping changes in weapon systems, training programs, and military doctrine, highlighting that outdated methods are no longer viable amid shifting global threats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2760\">He urged urgent investment in radar and missile systems for airspace surveillance and deterrence, and called for specialized military training, including international programs under global military experts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2844\">\u201cTechnology alone isn\u2019t enough\u2014it must be managed by well-trained professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\" data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"3047\">Amerli also stressed the importance of restructuring Iraq\u2019s Defense and Interior Ministries to address modern warfare challenges such as drone attacks, cyber threats, and psychological warfare.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3298\">He advocated for activating bilateral defense agreements with advanced military nations to facilitate technology transfer and training. He hoped 2025 would witness major progress in Iraq\u2019s defense contracts and military institutional reform.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3351\">Arab Parliamentary Alignment &amp; Rafah Visit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3645\">At the same time, Iraqi MPs participated in the Arab Parliament\u2019s final session in Cairo, where they reiterated Iraq\u2019s rejection of using its land or skies to attack any Arab or Muslim country. They also reaffirmed support for Palestine and Iran in the face of Israeli aggression.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3680\">MP Hanan Al-Fatlawi stated:\u201cIraq rejects the violation of its land and airspace for attacks on any Arab or Muslim state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\" data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3838\">She confirmed Iraq raised two main issues at the session:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"4092\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3977\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3977\">Support for the Palestinian cause, including a visit to the Rafah border crossing, and calls to open it for humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4092\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\" data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4092\">Condemnation of Israeli strikes on Iran, while praising Arab countries that took strong stances against it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18846\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18846 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5156.jpg\" alt=\"Iraq officially submitted a complaint to the United Nations Security Council on Friday against Israel, accusing it of using Iraqi airspace in its recent strikes on Iran\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5156.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5156-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5156-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned &#8220;the Israeli entity\u2019s breach of Iraqi airspace and its use for executing military aggression in the region.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4253\">She noted that Iraq filed a formal complaint at the UN Security Council, supported by religious authorities and public outrage against airspace violations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\" data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4496\">MP Ahmad al-Jubouri, Deputy Speaker of the Arab Parliament, shared observations from a delegation visit to Rafah, describing the humanitarian situation as catastrophic, with full closure of the crossing for over four months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\" data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4686\">He mentioned visits to hospitals like the UAE field hospital and Arish hospital, and said the Arab Parliament is compiling evidence of Israeli war crimes for submission to the ICC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4884\">MP Nazem al-Shibli affirmed Iraq\u2019s unwavering support for all Arab causes, especially Palestine, and endorsed urgent Arab Parliament calls to reopen Rafah and treat Gaza\u2019s wounded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-The war between Iran and Israel has exposed Iraq\u2019s urgent need to enhance its military capabilities, especially in air defense. 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