Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Syria’s coastal regions, warning of potential threats to regional stability. The statement, issued on Friday, called for immediate dialogue and a cessation of hostilities to prevent further deterioration of the crisis.

“We are following with serious alarm the security situation in Syria and the dangerous implications it may have on the region’s peace and stability,” the ministry stated, emphasizing the importance of protecting civilians.

In response to the worsening security situation, Iraq’s Border Guard Command has reinforced troop deployments along the Iraqi-Syrian border. According to an official statement, forces have strengthened positions from Rabi’a to al-Waleed and are conducting continuous patrols to prevent any cross-border infiltration. The command reported that, so far, no security breaches have been detected.

Meanwhile, influential Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr issued a statement on Sunday via social media platform X, alleging that Syria’s Alawite community is being systematically targeted by what he described as the country's "new government." Al-Sadr warned that the violence could amount to "sectarian cleansing."

“We urge our Alawite brothers to behave with wisdom and caution, safeguarding the unity of the Syrian ranks,” al-Sadr wrote, cautioning that continued bloodshed could pave the way for foreign intervention. He also called on Syrian authorities to refrain from violence and sectarianism, warning that failure to do so could see them equated with extremist groups such as the so-called Islamic State.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that recent violence in Syria’s coastal regions has resulted in at least 1,000 deaths, including more than 500 civilians. The organization described the situation as "systematic genocide against Alawites," accusing security forces and affiliated groups of responsibility for much of the bloodshed.

Arabic media outlets have similarly reported a sharp rise in clashes between Syrian security forces and various armed factions, leading to mass casualties. Dozens of videos circulating online allegedly depict massacres of Alawite civilians in the Latakia and Tartus provinces by uniformed armed men.

The rapidly deteriorating situation has sparked fears of a broader regional conflict, with Iraq and other neighboring countries closely monitoring developments to prevent spillover violence.