Iraq opposes use of airspace to strike Syria

[MaxShimba]

Iraq said Monday it opposes the use of its airspace or territory in any attack on Syria, as Western powers warn of possible military action against Damascus.

"We do not agree to any use of our airspace ... to attack any neighbouring country through our land," Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's spokesman told AFP, asked if Baghdad would authorise the use of its airspace in any action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

"Our position is fixed on this subject."

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Iraq has sought to publicly avoid taking sides in the civil war between Assad and rebels seeking his ouster, but the conflict has spilled over the border on several occasions.

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[MD25]

US na washirika wake wanataka middle east yoteee iwe ni uwanja wa vita visivyoisha..

 

[Siye Heke]

Very impressive position and reaction of Iraq.
Very rational and consistent of them.
Glad to see, past the problems, how Iraq can make decisions of a very mature state.