Some Gulf states and Jordan urge Iraq to stop attacks launched from its territory

A joint statement by Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan yesterday called on Iraq to take the necessary measures to immediately stop attacks launched against neighbouring countries from Iraqi territory.

The statement said the call comes to preserve "brotherly relations" and avoid further escalations.

Since the start of the Israeli-US war on Iran, Iran-backed Iraqi militias have claimed responsibility for attacks on several US bases in the region.