Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks a ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Summary
Iraq’s National Security Council condemned Saudi and US airstrikes targeting Iran-backed groups in Iraq, calling the attacks a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty. The strikes killed at least 20 paramilitary members and led to protests in Iraq, while Saudi Arabia and the US say the attacks were in response to drone strikes from Iraqi territory.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia and the US carried out airstrikes on July 29, 2026, targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Iraq.
- At least 20 PMF members and four Iranian military advisers were killed in the strikes.
- Iraq’s government says the attacks violate its sovereignty and international law.
- The Saudi Ministry of Defence said the strikes were a response to recent drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities and regions.
- The PMF and allied groups in Iraq denied involvement in the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- Iraq canceled its prime minister’s planned visit to Saudi Arabia following the airstrikes.
- Supporters of the PMF held protests in Baghdad calling for the expulsion of the Saudi ambassador.
- The Iran-backed group Kataib Hezbollah warned of a possible retaliatory response if Iraq’s government doesn’t defend its sovereignty by August 6.
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