Saudi Arabia claims to have destroyed a drone from the direction of Iraq, Prime Minister orders investigation.
Xinhua News Agency, Baghdad, July 27 (Reporter Li Jun) Following the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense's claim of destroying several drones coming from the direction of Iraq, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Sabah Numan, stated on the 27th that Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaydi had instructed security agencies to investigate the drone incident.
Numan pointed out in a statement that the Iraqi government reiterates its commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and friendship, and will never allow Iraqi territory to be used as a conduit for attacks on brotherly or friendly countries. The Iraqi government is reviewing existing evidence and information and will take legal action against those confirmed to be involved in such activities based on the investigation results.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense issued a statement earlier that day, saying that Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed several drones coming from the direction of Iraq that were attempting to attack oil facilities within Saudi territory.
Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed several drones attempting to attack oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on July 27. In response, Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaydi ordered an investigation into the incident, emphasizing Iraq's commitment to preventing its territory from being used for attacks on friendly nations.
- Saudi Arabia claims to have intercepted and destroyed several drones from Iraq.
- Iraqi Prime Minister ordered an investigation into the drone incident.
- Iraq reaffirms its commitment to not allowing its territory to be used for attacks on neighboring countries.