Baghdad: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced that the threat of Israeli attacks on Iraq has been postponed, though not entirely removed. Hussein shared this information in an interview with the official Al-Iraqia News channel, highlighting Iraq's awareness of an Israeli plan to attack the country and how this danger was averted.

According to Anadolu Agency, the postponement of the threat was achieved through diplomatic engagements with Washington and other international capitals. Baghdad's efforts successfully kept Iraq away from potential Israeli strikes. Hussein emphasized the clarity of the Zionist threats and mentioned that Iraq's government, constitution, and national interests prevented any decision to engage in war.

Hussein revealed that Iraq had received messages indicating Israel's intention to launch a series of strikes on its territory. However, through proactive communication with the United States and other key nations, Iraq managed to avert this threat.

The Iraqi foreign minister also expressed concerns about the repercussions of any potential U.S. military action against Iran. On the same day, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reiterated President Donald Trump's stance on imposing consequences on groups like Hamas, the Houthis, and Iran, which are perceived as threats to both Israel and the United States.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has initiated an aerial military campaign targeting Houthi positions in Yemen, while Israel has resumed its military operations in Gaza. The Israeli campaign has resulted in over 48,500 Palestinian deaths, predominantly women and children, and more than 112,000 injuries since October 2023.

In response to these events, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants in November last year against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.