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Saudi calls on Iraq to prevent attacks from its territory


Saudi calls on Iraq to prevent attacks from its territory

Smoke rises from Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu after Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted the sites, according to a statement by the group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, July 25, 2026. (Credit: Social media/via Reuters)

Saudi Arabia on Monday called on the Iraqi government to prevent attacks from being launched from its territory, after accusing pro-Iranian militias based there of targeting the kingdom with drones.

The kingdom "affirms the necessity for the Iraqi government to take all necessary measures to ensure the prevention of the use of its territory as a launching point for aggression," read a statement posted by an official Saudi broadcaster.

Saudi Arabia on Monday called on the Iraqi government to prevent attacks from being launched from its territory, after accusing pro-Iranian militias based there of targeting the kingdom with drones.

The kingdom "affirms the necessity for the Iraqi government to take all necessary measures to ensure the prevention of the use of its territory as a launching point for aggression," read a statement posted by an official Saudi broadcaster.