Iranian Lawmaker Demands Answers Over Alleged Israeli Aircraft Activity in Iraqi Airspace

TEHRAN, Oct 25 (OPA) — Seyed Mahmoud Nabavian, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, issued a formal demand for clarification from Baghdad on Tuesday. Nabavian alleged that Israeli fighter jets are utilizing Iraqi airspace to conduct training exercises in preparation for potential strikes against Iranian targets.

In a statement posted to the social media platform X, Nabavian characterized the presence of foreign military aircraft as a direct security concern. He explicitly warned that if the Iraqi government does not provide a satisfactory explanation or address the alleged incursions, the Iranian public and regional resistance factions will take independent action to address the perceived threat.

The allegations come amid heightened regional tensions as Iran monitors Israeli military posture across the Middle East. While Nabavian did not provide specific evidence or flight data to substantiate the claims of training maneuvers, his remarks reflect the growing pressure within Tehran’s political establishment to secure its western borders against potential aerial threats.

Iraqi officials have not yet issued a formal response to the accusations. The situation remains fluid as regional actors assess the implications of these claims on the security architecture of the Middle East, particularly regarding the sovereignty of Iraqi airspace and the ongoing strategic competition between Tehran and Tel Aviv.