Saudi sources have demanded that the Iraqi government enforce its sovereignty and prevent the use of its territory for launching missiles toward Saudi Arabia, according to a New York Times report. Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reports that the pro-Iranian Iraqi militia al-Hashd al-Shaabi is less interested in the demand.
According to a New York Times report cited by security analyst Yair Goldblatt, Saudi sources have demanded that the Iraqi government enforce its sovereignty and prevent the use of its territory for launching missiles toward Saudi Arabia. The demand follows a period of heightened tensions over Iraqi territory being used as a launchpad for attacks against the kingdom.
Goldblatt, reporting on X, adds that the pro-Iranian Iraqi militia al-Hashd al-Shaabi is reportedly less interested in the demand. The militia has been a key actor in previous cross-border incidents.
The Zioneer reported the initial Saudi demand earlier this evening. The militia's stance, if confirmed, could complicate efforts to secure Iraq's airspace. The situation remains developing.
2 developments
- StrongSaudi media: Jordan on highest alert, warns Iraq of planned Hashd al-Shaabi attack
- StrongShiite militias in Iraq incite against Saudi Arabia, call for invasion
- StrongReports: Iraqi forces deploy in Baghdad amid fears of pro-Iran militia attacks on Saudi targets
- DevelopingIranian source claims Saudi envoy contacted Foreign Ministry, denies Saudi role in attack on Iraqi militias
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