The story: Israel’s reported use of Iraqi airspace for its Oct. 26 attack on Iran has triggered condemnation in Baghdad. The Iraqi government says it has lodged a complaint at the United Nations over the “flagrant violation” of “sovereignty.” Meanwhile, leaders of Iran-backed Shiite armed groups have struck a relatively measured tone, largely limiting their demands to redoubled diplomatic sanction. This comes as reports of fallen missile components in Iraq have sparked questions over where and how the Israeli strike was launched.

The coverage: Hours after the Israeli operation was reported to be underway, images of fallen missile components purportedly taken in...