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The Qatar News Agency reported that Iraqi President Nizar Amedi used his address to the eighth Baghdad Dialogue Conference to underline Baghdad’s longstanding policy against permitting its soil to launch strikes on neighboring Gulf countries. The president stressed that Iraq must protect its sovereignty while avoiding any role in escalating regional tensions that have persisted throughout 2026. Amedi further noted the country’s sensitive position at a time when conflicts could easily spill over borders requiring careful management of political and security affairs to maintain domestic calm. This stance reflects Iraq’s consistent approach to foreign policy matters in a volatile environment.
The leader separately announced that the international coalition’s operations in Iraq would terminate on September 30 following a formal request from the Iraqi government. He reiterated the commitment to enhancing national security forces so that the country can independently safeguard its borders and prevent hostile uses of its territory. This timeline for the coalition withdrawal aligns with Iraq’s broader efforts to assert full control over its security matters in recent years according to multiple regional observers. The move is expected to mark a significant step in Iraq’s post-conflict transition while maintaining partnerships with international allies on specific issues.
Iraqi officials have issued comparable assurances on multiple occasions in recent months according to the Iraqi News Agency. In July 2026 Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed during talks in Riyadh that Iraq would not permit its land or airspace to be used for assaults on Saudi Arabia or other Gulf nations. The joint statement from that encounter emphasized mutual respect for sovereignty and the shared interest in preventing interference that could destabilize the region. A high-level delegation including the national security advisor accompanied the foreign minister to those discussions.
Investigations into alleged drone launches from Iraqi areas toward Saudi targets occurred in May prompting renewed assurances from Baghdad that it would not tolerate such activities according to a report by Kurdistan24. The government spokesmen condemned those incidents while directing security agencies to prevent recurrence through coordinated measures with neighboring states. Iraqi security forces have cooperated with counterparts in brotherly countries to address any evidence of violations originating from within the country and have expressed readiness to act on provided information.
The Baghdad Dialogue Conference serves as a platform for discussing Iraq’s role in regional affairs and fostering dialogue among stakeholders according to organizers of the event. Participants at the eighth edition held in the capital focused on ways to de-escalate ongoing conflicts and promote stability across the Middle East. Amedi’s participation underscored the government’s priority of positioning Iraq as a constructive actor rather than a source of threats to its Gulf neighbors while highlighting the need for collective efforts to resolve disputes peacefully.
The president’s remarks build upon declarations made by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry in March that rejected any aggression targeting Gulf states and Jordan according to the Iraqi News Agency. That statement affirmed that the security of Arab brothers forms part of Iraq’s national security interests and that regional stability serves all parties. Officials have consistently expressed readiness to receive and act on information regarding potential attacks planned from Iraqi land in line with constitutional obligations and international norms.
