Spain distances itself from the US in its relationship with Iraq: three visits in 41 days to try to contain terrorism. The situation for Westerners in Iraq is compromised as understanding grows between the country and its neighbor Iran.

The territory, with a Shiite majority, has become the new object of attacks in the kind of cold war between Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Prime Minister, and Joe Biden. Spain participates in two different missions in Iraq. On the one hand, with NATO, providing support and security against Islamic terrorism.