On the evening of the 27th Iraq’s prime minister ordered security agencies to investigate a Saudi defense ministry claim that drones launched from Iraqi territory attacked Saudi Arabia. Baghdad said it will not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad, will pursue legal measures against anyone proven involved, and described relations with Saudi Arabia as firm and based on mutual respect.

2026-07-28

On the evening of the 27th Iraq’s prime minister ordered security agencies to investigate a Saudi defense ministry claim that drones launched from Iraqi territory attacked Saudi Arabia. Baghdad said it will not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad, will pursue legal measures against anyone proven involved, and described relations with Saudi Arabia as firm and based on mutual respect.