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Iraq as Launchpad for Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia

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In late July 2026, Iraqi officials announced the capture of said they had detained operatives they said alleged were acting on behalf of for Ukraine and pledged investigations into unmanned aerial vehicles that had been launched from Iraqi soil against Saudi Arabia. The same week, Saudi authorities reported a series of drone strikes targeting on oil installations in Riyadh and the Eastern Province, stating attributing the attacks originated from Iraq and were carried out by militias linked to Iran. Regional partners—including Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt Iran‑linked militias operating from Iraq. Saudi air defenses intercepted and Pakistan—condemned destroyed several of the incidents and called for Iraq to prevent its territory from being used for such operations. On 27 July, drones. Bahrain’s foreign ministry formally condemned the strikes, citing strikes as violations of the UN Charter and UN Security Council resolution 2817, and pledged solidarity with Saudi Arabia. urging Iraq to prevent its territory from being used for such operations. The Arab Parliament, together with Qatar, Egypt and Pakistan, reiterated their denunciations issued parallel denunciations. The Gulf Cooperation Council expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and urged pledged support for any lawful response. Regional partners—including Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt and Pakistan—continue to pressure Iraq to stop cease allowing its territory to be used for such attacks. The two reports highlight serve as a rapidly launchpad, highlighting an escalating situation in which Iraq’s territory is alleged to be a base for foreign‑backed drone attacks on Saudi targets, prompting diplomatic pressure and security investigations on both sides. and diplomatic crisis in the Gulf.

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  1. 2026-07-29 16:27 UTC Iraq as Launchpad for Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia
  2. 2026-07-29 16:19 UTC Iraq as Launchpad for Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia
  3. 2026-07-29 15:13 UTC Iraq as Launchpad for Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia

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