Saudi Arabia says pipeline drone strikes came from Iraq
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- Saudi Arabia condemns a multi-drone attack from Iraq targeting its East-West Pipeline, causing casualties.
- Saudi Arabia holds retaliation at Baghdad’s request while reserving its right to defend its territory.
- Baghdad vows legal action and says its territory and airspace will not be used for attacks on neighbors.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned a series of drone attacks targeting its East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, confirming that the strikes originated from Iraq and resulted in human injuries.
Despite the breach, the Kingdom announced it has chosen not to retaliate at this stage, opting instead to support containment efforts initiated by the Iraqi government following a direct request from the Iraqi Prime Minister.
However, the Saudi Foreign Ministry emphasized that the Kingdom reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, national security, and critical infrastructure.
Baghdad commends Saudi restraint
In response, the Iraqi government issued an official statement condemning the attacks against Saudi Arabia and confirming its rejection of any assault that compromises the Kingdom's security.
Baghdad expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia's stance and its responsiveness to Iraq's diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating situation.
The Iraqi Prime Minister directed authorities to open an urgent investigation into the attacks to identify those responsible and initiate legal proceedings against anyone proven to be involved.
Reaffirming its commitment to regional stability, the Iraqi government declared that it will continue working with brotherly and friendly nations to prevent similar attacks, uphold the rule of law, and enforce principles of good neighborliness, reiterating that Iraqi land and airspace will not serve as a launchpad for aggression against any state.
