The Biden administration warned the Iraqi government that if it doesn't prevent an Iranian attack from its soil, it could face an Israeli attack on its territory, two U.S. officials told Axios. Why it matters: The U.

Iranian leaders have decided to respond to last week's Israeli attack, but the nature and timing remain unclear amid conflicting reports.

Iraq has submitted a letter of protest to the UN secretary-general and the Security Council, condemning Israel's blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty to launch an attack on Iran, Iraqi government spokesman Basim al-Awadi said on Monday.