ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq - Iraq’s foreign ministry reaffirmed its rejection on Thursday of any attacks targeting Gulf states and Jordan, stressing that the security of Arab countries is part of Iraq’s national security, coming after multiple regional neighbors urged Baghdad to clamp down on pro-Iran groups in its territory.

The ministry said Iraq will not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks on neighboring countries, adding that authorities are working with regional partners to prevent escalation and support diplomatic solutions.

"Iraqi security agencies continue to coordinate and cooperate with their counterparts in brotherly and friendly nations, and express their full readiness to receive any information or evidence related to any attacks originating from Iraqi territory against neighboring countries, and to work jointly to address them responsibly and swiftly," read a foreign ministry statement.

It emphasized that Iraq’s foreign policy is based on balance, mutual respect, and cooperation with countries in the region and beyond, aimed at strengthening security, stability, and reducing tensions

"Iraq affirms its rejection of the use of its territory to attack any other countries, and that the government is committed to taking all necessary measures to preserve Iraq’s sovereignty, strengthen its fraternal relations, and prevent any actions that may harm the security and stability of the region," the ministry added.

Major Gulf countries on Wednesday urged Iraq to “immediately” stop attacks by pro-Iran armed groups operating from its territory, reaffirming their right to self-defense.

In a joint statement, the UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar condemned strikes attributed to Iran-aligned factions in Iraq targeting neighboring countries and infrastructure.

"While the signatory states value their fraternal relations with the Republic of Iraq, they call upon the Iraqi government to take the necessary measures to immediately halt the attacks launched by factions, militias, and armed groups from Iraqi territory against neighboring countries," it read.

The call comes amid repeated attacks by groups under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which have targeted US interests and, in some cases, Gulf states and Jordan.

The escalation is unfolding alongside a broader conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, during which Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) factions in Iraq have also faced intensified strikes.