Iraq Says Its Territory Will Not Be Used for Attacks on Saudi Arabia or GCC Countries
RIYADH — Iraq will not allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launchpad for any actions or attacks against Saudi Arabia, regional countries, or Gulf Cooperation Council nations, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said during a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Sunday.
The meeting highlighted the importance of national sovereignty, good neighbourliness, non‑interference in internal affairs, and the rejection of using any country’s territory to threaten others’ security and stability, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Iran‑backed armed groups in Iraq have reportedly carried out drone strikes against Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, and Syria since February 28, after the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, which killed top Iranian officials and severely damaged the country’s military and air defence capabilities.
Prince Faisal and Hussein underscored the need to support Iraq’s security, stability, and national institutions, the SPA said.
The meeting comes as Iraqi authorities under Prime Minister Ali Al‑Zaidi recently launched a nationwide anti‑corruption campaign, arresting at least 47 officials and seizing $120 million. Al‑Zaidi, who was sworn in two months ago and is visiting Washington, D.C., on Monday, has vowed to combat corruption and establish a government monopoly over weapons. The assurance on territorial non‑use is seen as a significant step in de‑escalating regional tensions amid ongoing US‑Iran hostilities.
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