The invitation extended to Syria’s new President Ahmad al-Sharaa for an Arab League summit in Baghdad has stirred up political controversy in Iraq. Al-Sharaa, a former Sunni Islamist militant, is currently wanted in Iraq for terrorism-related charges. Prime Minister Al-Sudani is looking for regional intervention to address the situation, but Shiite groups in Iraq are against al-Sharaa’s participation in the summit due to his history of conflict with Assad’s government in Syria. This development has further strained political relations in the region and raised concerns about the potential implications for stability and security.