The invitation extended to Syria’s new President Ahmad al-Sharaa for an Arab League summit in Baghdad has sparked controversy in Iraq. Al-Sharaa, a former Sunni Islamist militant, is currently facing an arrest warrant in Iraq for his alleged involvement in terrorism. Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Sudani is advocating for regional mediation to address the situation, however, Shiite factions within the country are strongly opposed to al-Sharaa’s attendance at the summit due to his history of conflict with the Assad regime in Syria. The political discord surrounding this issue highlights the complex dynamics at play in the region.