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Syria warns Iraq over Iran-backed militia activity near border
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Syria warns Iraq over Iran-backed militia activity near border

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Syria has warned Iraq about Iran-backed militia movements near their shared border, according to an unnamed Iraqi source.
  • Syrian officials reportedly told their Iraqi counterparts that any attack from Iraqi territory would be met with a response.
  • The warning comes amid rising regional tensions and security concerns over Iran-aligned armed groups operating in the Middle East.

Syria has issued a direct warning to Iraq concerning the activities of Iran-backed militias near their mutual border. Al Arabiya reported Saturday, citing an unnamed Iraqi source, that Syrian officials contacted their Iraqi counterparts to express concerns. Damascus reportedly stated that any attack launched from Iraqi territory "would not go unanswered."

The warning arrives amidst a period of heightened regional tensions and growing apprehension regarding potential cross-border attacks involving Iran-aligned armed groups. This development follows a similar warning from Jordan, which indicated it would target Iran-backed militias if they launched attacks against Jordanian territory.

Regional governments have been intensifying security measures across the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate. The focus remains on the potential for further escalation involving Iran-backed groups active within the region.

would not go unanswered

— Syrian officialsSyria's warning to Iraq regarding potential attacks from militia groups operating near their shared border.
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