Iraq opens an investigation into drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and the UAE
The Iraqi Prime Minister has issued official directives to open an urgent investigation into reports indicating that drones were launched from within Iraqi territory toward the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This step comes as part of the Iraqi government's commitment to uncovering the circumstances of these incidents and ensuring the security of neighboring countries.
Saudi authorities announced that they had successfully intercepted three drones that entered the Kingdom's airspace from the direction of Iraqi territory. These hostile targets were successfully dealt with in accordance with established defensive procedures, with no injuries or damage reported in the targeted areas.
For its part, the UAE authorities have been monitoring security developments related to similar attacks that have targeted its territory in the recent period. Relevant authorities in the concerned countries are working to coordinate security and intelligence efforts to identify the parties responsible for these operations, which threaten the stability of the region.
These investigations confirm the Iraqi government's commitment to the principle of good neighborliness and its refusal to allow its territory to be used as a launchpad for any hostile acts against brotherly Arab countries. It is expected that the ongoing investigations will yield clear results that contribute to strengthening regional security and preventing the recurrence of such violations in the future.