Saudi Arabia summons Iraqi ambassador, hands over protest note

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to the Kingdom, Safia al-Suhail, over what it described as ongoing “blatant attacks and threats” targeting Saudi Arabia and Gulf states by drones launched from Iraqi territory. During the meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr Saud al-Sati, handed the ambassador an official protest note. He stressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of attacks originating from Iraq against the Kingdom and other Gulf countries. He underlined “the importance of Iraq acting responsibly in addressing these threats and attacks”, reaffirming the Kingdom’s firm rejection of any violation of state sovereignty or attempts to undermine regional security and stability. He added that Saudi Arabia would take all necessary […]