BAGHDAD (Dispatches) -- 
Israel is reportedly escalating its regional aggression, extending its military reach into Iraq and raising serious concerns about sovereignty and stability in the country. 
According to reports from Israeli media, the Israeli military and Mossad are actively preparing for what they baselessly regard threats originating from Iraq, including missile and drone strikes, and even potential ground operations across Syria toward occupied Palestinian borders. 
The pretext and preparation thereof underscores an alarming expansion of Israeli military ambitions beyond its traditional theaters of aggression.
The developments come alongside a highly controversial U.S. move, appointing Mark Savaya as special envoy to Iraq. Savaya, a businessman with limited diplomatic experience and connections to the Trump administration, has been tasked with restoring Iraqi sovereignty while countering “external interference,” signaling Washington’s intent to back Israeli strategic interests under the guise of governance and reform. 
Critics argue that the assignment of a marijuana dispenser, rather than a career diplomat, reflects the U.S. government’s transactional and superficial approach to Iraq, treating the country as a chessboard for its regional designs rather than a sovereign state.
Reports indicate that Israel’s military is mapping out multiple contingencies from Iraqi territory, including long-range strikes targeting civilian areas. While framed as defensive measures, these actions mark a dangerous escalation of Israel’s long-standing policy of regional aggression, threatening to turn Iraq into a staging ground for attacks that could destabilize the entire region. 
The Israeli military has reportedly conducted military exercises in the Jordan Valley in preparation for contingencies originating in Iraq, signaling that Israel’s ambitions extend far beyond the Palestinian borders.
The expansion of Israeli aggression into Iraq coincides with Washington’s aggressive posture, which critics argue is facilitating rather than curbing these incursions. 
The U.S. strategy, as demonstrated through Savaya’s appointment, appears to prioritize alignment with Israeli strategic objectives over the autonomy and security of Iraq. 
Observers note that positioning an inexperienced business figure as envoy diminishes the credibility of U.S. engagement and risks further undermining Iraq’s sovereignty.
The convergence of Israeli military operations and U.S. diplomatic maneuvering has set Iraq on edge. By treating the country as a launchpad for military aggression and political leverage, Israel and Washington are exacerbating existing instability, raising the specter of a wider conflict. The situation reflects a troubling pattern of aggression that prioritizes strategic expansion over regional peace, with Iraq caught squarely in the crossfire.
As the Israeli military intensifies its operational planning and U.S. policy continues to back these ambitions, the risk of direct confrontation within Iraq increases. 
The combination of foreign military intrusion and politically motivated diplomatic appointments signals a disregard for Iraqi sovereignty and underscores the dangerous implications of Israel’s expanding reach, facilitated by Washington’s selective engagement.