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. The demand comes hours after Iraq issued a statement saying it would not allow its territory to be used for attacks against neighboring countries.
This evening, Saudi sources 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. The demand comes hours after Iraq issued a statement saying it would not allow its territory to be used for attacks against neighboring countries, as reported by Israel's Channel 12.
The development follows a period of heightened regional tensions involving missile launches from Iraqi territory. The Zioneer has previously reported on the Iraqi statement, as well as on missiles observed transiting northern Iraq and US warnings to citizens to leave Iraq amid concerns over Iranian use of Iraqi airspace for attacks.
The Saudi demand, attributed to unnamed sources, signals Riyadh's growing concern over the use of Iraqi territory for attacks against the kingdom. It remains unclear whether the Iraqi government will respond to the demand.
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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