The newspaper quoted unidentified officials as saying, “Satellites witnessed Tehran working to transfer ballistic missiles and related equipment to Iraqi territory with the supposed aim of using them in an expected imminent attack on Israel.”
The report added that “Israel monitors and identifies targets related to armed groups supported by Iran in addition to Iraqi targets,” and warned Baghdad that “it must restrain these groups and prevent them from using its lands to launch attacks against Israel.”
Drone attacks have increased in recent weeks, and a regional security official said that there were five attacks per day on average from inside Iraq against Israel from armed groups allied with Iran.
On the other hand, the United States warned Iran that it would not be able to restrain Israel if Tehran tried to respond to the recent Israeli attack that targeted Iranian military facilities.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Israel used the airspace of Iraq and other regional countries with American air cover in its recent aggression against Iran.
At dawn on Saturday, October 26, the Israeli Air Force launched an attack on various areas in Iran, in response to its massive ballistic missile attack on October 1, and the Iranian army announced that several soldiers were killed in Mahshahr, south of Tehran, in the Israeli attack.
Source: RT
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**Interview with Security Analyst Dr. Sarah Alavi**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Alavi. With the recent reports of Iran transferring ballistic missiles to Iraq and the increased drone attacks targeting Israel, how serious do you believe the threat has become for Israel?
**Dr. Alavi:** Thank you for having me. The situation is indeed serious. The transfer of ballistic missiles into Iraq signifies a troubling escalation in the proxy conflict between Iran and Israel. Iraq’s role as a staging ground for these attacks complicates regional security dynamics and raises the risk of broader conflict.
**Interviewer:** The United States has issued warnings to Iran regarding their potential response to Israeli actions. In your opinion, how might this alter Iran’s strategic calculus moving forward?
**Dr. Alavi:** The U.S. warning could deter Iran from a direct retaliatory strike, knowing that it could lead to further escalation with Israel and potentially involving American forces. However, Iran may also perceive this as a challenge to its influence in the region, which could lead to more unconventional forms of retaliation through proxy groups.
**Interviewer:** Many around the world are watching these developments closely. What impact do you think this conflict will have on international relations in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iraq?
**Dr. Alavi:** This conflict is likely to strain Iraq’s relations with both Iran and Israel. Iraqi officials may find themselves caught between their obligation to manage these armed groups and the geopolitical realities imposed by Iran and Israel. There is a risk of increased instability in Iraq, which could have repercussions for regional security, especially as various powers vie for influence.
**Interviewer:** Given this situation, what do you think readers ought to consider regarding the risks of further escalation? Should countries like Iraq take more decisive action to limit the capabilities of Iranian-backed groups within their borders?
**Dr. Alavi:** Absolutely, the need for Iraq to take decisive action is critical. The international community, along with Iraqi leadership, must consider the dangers of allowing these armed groups to operate unchecked, as it emboldens both Iran and its allies while putting Iraq in a precarious position. It leads to a debate on national sovereignty versus regional security—how far should Iraq go to restrain these groups, and what would the repercussions be?
**Interviewer:** Those are important points to consider. Thank you, Dr. Alavi, for your insights today.
**Dr. Alavi:** Thank you for having me; it’s a vital topic to discuss.
