Saudi Arabia slams Iraq over drone attacks launched by Iran-backed militias
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it expressed the “strongest condemnation of the reprehensible drone attacks carried out by Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq."
Assessment
Saudi Arabia has publicly rebuked Iraq over drone attacks it attributes to Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory. This direct diplomatic criticism signals a serious escalation in Riyadh's frustration with cross-border threats. The statement places Baghdad in a difficult position, caught between its relationship with Tehran and its obligations to prevent its territory from being used against neighbors.