The invitation extended to Syria’s new President Ahmad al-Sharaa for an Arab League summit in Baghdad has sparked controversy within Iraqi political circles. Al-Sharaa, a former Sunni Islamist militant, is currently facing an arrest warrant in Iraq for alleged terrorist activities. Prime Minister Al-Sudani is pursuing regional mediation to address the situation, but Shiite factions within Iraq are vehemently against Al-Sharaa’s participation in the summit due to his history of conflict with Assad’s regime. The discord surrounding Al-Sharaa’s potential presence at the summit highlights the complex political dynamics in the region.