The government of Iraq on Thursday strongly condemned any attacks targeting Gulf states and Jordan, reaffirming its commitment to preventing armed groups from launching assaults from Iraqi territory.

In an official statement, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the government expresses its “categorical condemnation of any aggression” directed at Gulf nations and Jordan. The ministry emphasized Baghdad’s readiness to cooperate with regional partners to address such incidents “responsibly and swiftly.”

The statement also stressed that Iraq remains committed to taking the necessary measures to manage security challenges and prevent further escalation in the region.

The remarks followed a joint statement issued Wednesday by several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, along with Jordan. The countries called on Iraq to take immediate action to stop attacks launched from its territory by Iran-backed armed groups.

Regional tensions have increased since the escalation triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which have heightened security concerns across the Middle East.

Armed factions aligned with Tehran have since claimed responsibility for attacks targeting U.S. interests in Iraq and elsewhere in the region. Both Kuwait and Jordan have reported being targeted by such groups.

A relatively unknown faction, Saraya Awliyaa al-Dam, which identifies itself as part of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has claimed responsibility for attacks in the two countries.

Responding to the joint statement, the group said its operations “strictly target the American presence” in Gulf countries and Jordan.