According to the Khaleej Times, former US President Donald Trump stated in a recent Fox News interview that the recent US-led military strikes in Iraq were conducted in coordination with the Iraqi government. This claim follows a series of heavy strikes launched by the United States against targets associated with Iranian-backed forces in response to attempted attacks on American troops stationed in the region.
The strikes, which have drawn significant international attention, occur amid heightened tensions across the Middle East. While major news outlets including the BBC and Al Jazeera have confirmed that the United States has engaged in multiple strikes against targets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and that the IRGC has pledged retaliation, the specific details regarding the level of prior coordination with Baghdad remain a point of focus for regional observers.
The situation remains fluid as Saudi Arabia and other regional powers attempt to navigate the escalating conflict to avoid broader regional instability. The US military presence in Iraq has long been a subject of complex diplomatic negotiations, and any confirmation of direct coordination with the Iraqi government regarding these specific operations would represent a significant development in the ongoing security partnership between Washington and Baghdad. As of now, the focus remains on the potential for further retaliatory actions and the broader implications for the stability of the region.
The report cites a specific interview on Fox News regarding US-led strikes in the region. While the core event of US strikes against targets linked to Iran is corroborated by multiple trusted wires, the specific claim regarding coordination with the Iraqi government is attributed to Donald Trump's statements in that interview.
Original report: Khaleej Times