Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Summary
Saudi Arabia and the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq after drone attacks targeted Saudi oil facilities. Iraq has said it will investigate the attacks and stop its land from being used to launch attacks against other countries.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq with help from US Central Command.
- The strikes responded to recent drone attacks on Saudi petroleum facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh.
- Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that came from Iraqi territory.
- Saudi Arabia said it does not want to escalate conflict but will defend itself against attacks.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi plans to visit Saudi Arabia after ordering investigations into the drone attacks.
- Iraqi military stated it is committed to stopping attacks launched from Iraq against friendly nations.
- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a group linked to Iran, denied involvement and warned Saudi Arabia against further actions.
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