The invitation extended to Syria’s new President Ahmad al-Sharaa for an Arab League summit in Baghdad has sparked a political controversy in Iraq. Al-Sharaa, a former Sunni Islamist militant, is currently facing an Iraqi arrest warrant for terrorism charges. The situation has divided the country’s leadership, with Prime Minister Al-Sudani advocating for regional mediation, while Shiite factions are vehemently opposing Al-Sharaa’s attendance at the summit due to his historical conflict with Assad’s regime. This development highlights the complex political dynamics at play in the region and underscores the ongoing tensions between various factions.