Iraq says opens probe into Saudi drone attack claim
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered an investigation into Saudi Arabia’s claim that drones targeting Saudi territory were launched from Iraq. The Saudi defence ministry alleged that pro‑Iran groups operating in Iraq were responsible for the attacks. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq denied the accusations and warned Riyadh against any hostile actions in Iraq.
- ▪Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi directed security authorities to probe the Saudi claim of drone launches from Iraqi territory.
- ▪Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said the drones were launched by pro‑Iran groups in Iraq.
- ▪The Islamic Resistance in Iraq called the Saudi accusations fabrications and warned of a tough response to any foolish action.
- ▪The investigation follows heightened regional tensions involving Iran‑backed militias and drone activity.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Saudi says groups in Iraq targeted territory, Houthis claim drone attacks — The Hindu — Top
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Iraq says opens probe into Saudi drone attack claimSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi called for a probe into Saudi’s claim “regarding the targeting of the kingdom with drones launched from Iraqi territory”. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jul 28, 2026, 09:10 AMUpdated Jul 28, 2026, 09:10 AMSet as preferred sourceBaghdad - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi called on July 27 for an investigation into Saudi Arabia’s claim that drones targeting its territory had been launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq, his spokesman said.Zaidi directed “the competent security authorities to investigate the statement issued by the ministry of defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the targeting of the kingdom with drones launched from Iraqi…
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