Baghdad: Strikes near the Baghdad airport could threaten the security of a prison housing dangerous terrorists, the Iraqi Justice Ministry said early Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency, a statement on Telegram indicated that areas surrounding the Baghdad International Airport and the Al-Karkh prison have faced repeated attacks in recent days, with the most intense strike occurring on Sunday. The statement emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that "the most intense attacks occurred today, with six strikes occurring between 6 p.m. and now, some of which landed very close to the prison."

The ministry expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of these strikes on the security of the prison, which is home to highly dangerous terrorist inmates. The increasing frequency and proximity of the attacks have heightened fears about the safety of the facility and its ability to contain the prisoners.

Hostilities in the region have intensified since Israel and the US launched joint attacks against Iran on February 28, resulting in the death of approximately 1,200 people, including the then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries that host US military assets.