Razai, an Iranian source, claimed during an interview that a Saudi representative contacted Iran's Foreign Ministry. He denied Saudi involvement in an attack on militias in Iraq and stated that Tehran has sent a team to investigate the Saudi claims. The report is based on a single source.
Razai, an Iranian source, claimed during an interview published by an Iranian outlet that a Saudi official contacted the Iranian Foreign Ministry and denied the kingdom's involvement in an attack on militias in Iraq. Razai stated that Iran is investigating the Saudi claims, adding that a team of researchers has been sent to verify them.
The statement comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. As The Zioneer has reported, Saudi Arabia has intercepted drones and missiles launched from Iraqi territory, which Riyadh attributes to Iranian-backed militias. The US and Saudi forces have conducted joint strikes against militia positions in Iraq. On July 29, The Zioneer reported that an Iranian military source denied any connection to missiles launched toward Saudi Arabia, according to an N12 report.
This new claim adds a diplomatic dimension to the proxy conflict, with Iran signaling openness to dialogue while also denying responsibility for attacks on Iraqi militias.
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