- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry said it reserves the right to respond to the attack, which it attributed to Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq.
- Iraq is investigating the claim that the drones had been fired from its territory, with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stating, “Iraq will not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks against neighbouring countries.”
Saudi Arabia has reported intercepting drones targeting its oil facilities in the eastern province and Riyadh, which it attributes to Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated it reserves the right to respond to these attacks.123
In a separate statement, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting Saudi crude oil transport infrastructure. This escalation has prompted Iraq to investigate the claims that the drones were launched from its territory. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi emphasized, “Iraq will not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks against neighbouring countries.”
This incident follows previous reports in May, where both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates intercepted drones launched from Iraq, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. The situation remains fluid as both nations navigate the complexities of regional security and foreign influence.
As the investigation unfolds, the implications of these drone strikes could further strain relations between Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran, with potential repercussions for regional stability and security.
“Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry stated it “reserves the right to respond” to the drone attacks. Meanwhile, Iraq is investigating the claims, with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi asserting, “Iraq will not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks against neighbouring countries.””
