Iraq has uniquely become the only country in the Middle East affected by attacks from both combatants in the ongoing conflict between the United States/Israel and Iran. Iranian-backed military groups in the region have conducted strikes against Israeli and US assets as a reaction to attacks from Washington and Tel Aviv on Tehran. Meanwhile, the US and Israel not only focus on Iran but also carry out operations against its allied forces in Lebanon and Iraq, escalating the regional hostilities.

In Iraq, groups supported by the Iranian government have initiated several attacks on Israeli and US bases located in Jordan and within Iraqi territory. These groups have also targeted Iranian Kurdish factions fighting against the Tehran regime, particularly in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The situation is becoming increasingly complex as the conflict draws in the Iraqi populace who are now caught in the crossfire of these international hostilities.

The ongoing military actions by the US and Israel against Iran have also heightened tensions among Iraqi citizens. Sunni groups perceive a potential for political change in Iraq with a depletion of Iranian influence, while Shiite groups feel threatened, as the US has attacked a Shiite-led administration. The evolving dynamics suggest that this conflict may lead to broader implications for regional stability in the Middle East, as it influences local political sentiments and security concerns within Iraq.