{
  "id": 18775860,
  "title": "Iraq has evidence outside parties use its territory to attack neighbours: Foreign minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/iraq-has-evidence-outside-parties-use-its-territory-to-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T19:32:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraq-has-evidence-outside-parties-use-its-territory-attack-neighbours"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein revealed in an interview that evidence exists indicating external entities are utilizing Iraq's territory to launch attacks against neighboring nations. The Baghdad government is currently investigating these incidents and aims to address its disputes with Saudi Arabia through open discussions.\n\nHussein emphasized that Iraq is in talks with Iran-aligned factions to take control of their weapons, a process which he believes should be achieved through dialogue rather than force. He also stated that Iraq has expressed its desire for friendship and alliance with Iran, but firmly rejected any interference in its domestic affairs.\n\nIraq suffered approximately $60 billion in losses as a result of the suspension of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israeli war on Iran, Hussein reported.",
  "summary": "Iraq has evidence outside parties use its territory to attack neighbours: Foreign minister Iraq has evidence that external parties have been using its territory to attack neighbouring countries, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said in an interview with Al Jazeera on Saturday. Hussein said Baghdad was investigating attacks launched from Iraqi soil against Gulf states and wanted to resolve its…",
  "key_points": [
    "External parties use Iraq's territory to attack neighbors",
    "Iraq investigating incidents, seeks open discussions with Saudi Arabia",
    "Iraq seeks dialogue with Iran-aligned factions over weapons control"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}