Iran-Backed Iraq Pledge Challenges US-Israel Airspace Control Amid Rising Regional Tensions

During the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict, a majority of online disinformation favored Iran, often using old or fabricated video content to mislead audiences about missile strikes and damage. The U.S.-Israel peace plan, endorsed by several Arab and Muslim-majority countries, pressures Hamas to accept terms with little room for negotiation, though Hamas may seek amendments despite possible U.S. inflexibility; regional actors criticize the plan for lacking a pathway to an independent Palestinian state. Iran opposes the U.S.-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia corridor deal, viewing it as a threat to regional security and a shift in geopolitical influence, with Tehran rejecting American control over this transit route. Iraq’s National Security Adviser committed to preventing Israeli use of Iraqi airspace for attacks on Iran, highlighting Baghdad’s alignment with Tehran amidst balancing relations with the U.S., while Iraq’s limited air defenses render this stance largely symbolic. Commentary from Colonel Douglas Macgregor and Judge Napolitano conveys skepticism about the peace plan and warns of the imminence of U.S.-Israel war with Iran, reflecting ongoing regional tensions and military posturing.