DUBAI, UAE - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Sunday that Israeli threats against Iraq remain ongoing, adding that the country has initiated diplomatic communications with international bodies as well as regional and global allies to mitigate the danger.

“These threats are clear in the message sent by the foreign minister of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to New York,” Hussein told The New Region at a ceremony in Baghdad marking the 100th anniversary of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

“They persist, and we have conducted several communications with New York, Cairo, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and European countries to inform them of the danger we are under and urge them to take action to end this threat,” he added.

In a letter to the United Nations Security Council last week, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged the council to take “immediate action” to address the growing strikes by Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Israeli territory, calling the Iraqi government “responsible” for the attacks.

The Iraqi government rejected the Israeli complaint, labeling it a “mere excuse” to justify the Israeli regime’s plans to expand the scope of the conflict, and calling the letter “nothing more than “announcement of imminent direct attacks” against Iraq.

Hussein emphasized the ministry’s efforts to address longstanding challenges over the past century, including recent threats. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has faced significant challenges and continues to confront them. Our work involves engaging with influential global capitals and mobilizing public opinion through diplomatic channels,” he said.

Hussein also praised the Arab League for its support during an emergency meeting, where members backed Iraq and rejected threats against it. He highlighted Iraq’s pivotal role in the region, noting its commitment to the Palestinian cause and solidarity with the Lebanese people.

“The foreign ministry has warned from the beginning of Tel Aviv’s intentions to expand the scope of the war,” he added.

The ministry’s centennial celebration on Sunday in Baghdad drew politicians, senior officials, ambassadors, and diplomats from across the globe.

Officials at the event lauded Iraqi diplomacy’s role over the past century in addressing challenges, including the ISIS occupation of large parts of Iraqi territory and ongoing political and economic crises. They also commended the ministry’s efforts to strengthen Iraq’s position on the global stage and improve relations with friendly nations after decades of instability.