Iraq and Iran

Iraq scores 42/100 toward Iran (unfriendliness, pressure), while Iran scores 30/100 back.

Iraq toward Iran

Iraq publicly called for dialogue and sought to be a bridge between Iran and the US, while condemning Iranian drone strikes on its territory and facing pressure to rein in Iran-backed militias. Iraq's posture is cautiously diplomatic but strained by Iranian military actions on Iraqi soil.

Iran toward Iraq

Iran conducted drone strikes on Iraqi territory targeting Kurdish groups, maintained militias inside Iraq, and its parliament speaker visited for talks amid tensions. Iran's actions—striking Iraqi soil and backing armed groups—reflect a coercive, pressure-based posture toward Baghdad.

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