Iraq Warns of External Attacks from Its Soil Amid Regional Tensions

Hussein told Al Jazeera that Baghdad has evidence of its territory being misused for strikes on Gulf states and is probing these incidents.

Iraq's prime minister has secured arms deals with factions and pursues dialogue to centralize weapons under state control.

Amid U.S. pressure to limit Iran border crossings and resumed oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz after $60 billion in prior losses, Iraq balances ties with Tehran and Washington while rejecting interference and seeking talks with Saudi Arabia.