Iraq condemns US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, warns of regional instability

BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government issued a strong condemnation on Sunday of the military strikes targeting nuclear facilities in Iran, calling the escalation a threat to peace in the Middle East and a dangerous move that could ignite a wider regional conflict.

In an official statement, Iraqi government spokesman Basim Alawadi said, “The Iraqi government expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the targeting of nuclear facilities within the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This military escalation constitutes a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East and poses serious risks to regional stability.”

The United States entered the conflict overnight by launching coordinated air and sea strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan—reportedly using B‑2 stealth bombers with bunker‑buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles. U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the mission as a “spectacular military success” and said Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity had been “completely obliterated”.  Iran subsequently launched missiles at Israeli cities.

Official statement from the Iraqi government:

The Iraqi government expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the targeting of nuclear facilities within the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This military escalation constitutes a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East and poses serious risks to regional stability.

Iraq reaffirms its principled rejection of the use of force in international relations and calls for full respect for the sovereignty of states and the protection of their vital infrastructure, particularly facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency and used for peaceful purposes.

Iraq emphasizes that military action can never serve as a substitute for dialogue and diplomacy. The continuation of such attacks risks dangerous escalation with consequences that extend beyond the borders of any single state, threatening the security of the entire region and the world.

Iraq reminds the international community that wars leave only destruction in their wake, and that the responsibility of major powers and the United Nations agencies must lie in preventing crises, not igniting them.

From its unwavering commitment to regional and international peace and stability, Iraq calls for immediate de-escalation and the urgent opening of diplomatic channels to contain the situation and defuse the crisis. This must be done in a manner that safeguards collective security and upholds the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.