Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Ale-Sadeq says the Islamic Republic has identified American reconnaissance flights using Iraqi airspace to spy on Iranian territory.
Ale-Sadeq made the remarks while speaking to Iraqi media on Saturday, warning that the United States supports Israeli flights in Iraqi airspace, which poses a threat.
He further emphasized Iran's readiness to respond to any hostile actions while respecting Iraq's sovereignty and the decisions of its government.
The Iranian ambassador also stressed the importance of regional cooperation to safeguard airspace and territorial integrity, referring to US spying flights over Iraq.
Ale-Sadeq further highlighted the need for indigenous management of security in the Persian Gulf region, cautioning against reliance on external military forces.
“Security is a completely internal and regional issue. We hope that countries in the region, including Iraq, will prioritize regional dialogue rather than allowing foreign surveillance and intervention,” he said.......more below