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Parliamentary Demands for Action on Iraqi Territory Attacks Intensify

Baghdad: Today's newspapers highlighted the escalating parliamentary demands for action following attacks on sites within Iraqi territory, with calls for diplomatic and legal measures to ensure the preservation of national sovereignty. The newspapers emphasized the urgency of addressing these violations to maintain Iraq's stability. According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Sabah, an Iraqi newspaper, reported a surge in parliamentary calls for the government to take decisive action against the attacks, emphasizing that safeguarding national sovereignty is a constitutional duty that must be upheld. Members of Parliament have urged the government to hold those responsible accountable through diplomatic and legal channels, review existing security agreements, and keep the public informed of communications with involved countries to prevent future violations. Karim Aliwi Al-Muhammadawi, a member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, described the attacks as a clear violation of Iraq's sovereign ty and international norms. He stressed the importance of the government's role in protecting Iraqi territory and preventing further attacks. Al-Muhammadawi urged for effective diplomatic and legal actions with international entities to ensure respect for Iraq's sovereignty. Mahdi Taqi Amerli, another committee member, held the government accountable for addressing the repercussions of the recent violations, calling for urgent diplomatic efforts to obtain official explanations. He emphasized that the attacks represent a significant escalation requiring a firm official stance to protect Iraq's sovereignty. The Iraqi edition of Al-Zaman reported heightened security readiness in response to directives from Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, amid warnings from the US Embassy in Baghdad and the Consulate General in Erbil about potential regional escalations. The newspaper detailed measures such as increased alert levels, preventive intelligence plans, and updated defense systems to thwart any attacks or infiltra tion attempts. Sabah al-Nu'man, a spokesman for the Armed Forces, highlighted the need for strict military orders and the restriction of weapons to state control to prevent destabilization. The US Embassy also issued warnings about the complex and volatile security situation in the Middle East, advising American citizens to prepare for potential disruptions and consider leaving the region if necessary. In other developments, the independent newspaper Sawt al-Qalam reported on a strategic agreement between Iraq and Turkey to resume oil exports through the Ceyhan port at a capacity of 750,000 barrels per day. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi hailed the agreement as a significant achievement, enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement covers various sectors, including oil, electricity, and water resources, promoting mutual interests and stability. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar confirmed the signing of a one-year agreement to optimize the use of the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline. He noted the pipeline's strategic importance in global energy supplies, highlighting its role as a stable energy corridor between the two countries.