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Saudi Arabia Protests Iraqi Drone Attacks Amid Regional Tensions

4/13/2026

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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry summoned Iraq's ambassador on April 12 to protest drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory against Saudi Arabia and Gulf states.
The protest follows complaints from the United States and other Gulf states over Iraq's inability to prevent cross-border attacks by Iran-aligned factions.
Iraq's Foreign Ministry denied that it allowed its territory to be used for such attacks and pledged to coordinate with neighboring countries.

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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry summoned Iraq's ambassador on April 12 to protest drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory against Saudi Arabia and Gulf states.
The protest follows complaints from the United States and other Gulf states over Iraq's inability to prevent cross-border attacks by Iran-aligned factions.
Iraq's Foreign Ministry denied that it allowed its territory to be used for such attacks and pledged to coordinate with neighboring countries.