What Happened
Tensions Rise Amid Disarmament Efforts and Regional Threats
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have accused the US of violating Iraqi airspace, amid growing tensions between the Iraqi government and these militias over efforts to bring weapons under state control. The US Embassy in Iraq has updated its travel advisory, citing a risk of terrorist violence, and the Iraqi government has extended the deadline for disarmament to June 2027. The developments were reported by The Jerusalem Post, which highlights the complex security challenges facing Baghdad and the region.