A Saudi government representative has affirmed the Kingdom’s dedication to fostering robust relations with both the Iraqi government and its citizens, emphasizing that the recent airstrikes were not aimed at Iraq or its populace.
As reported by Arab media from Riyadh, the official indicated that the strikes were exclusively intended to diminish the capabilities of armed militia groups operating within Iraq.
The official asserted that these militias represented a direct threat to Saudi Arabia’s national security, claiming they had targeted the Kingdom’s essential civilian infrastructure and significant economic facilities, including oil installations.
He noted that the airstrikes were confined to warehouses and facilities utilized by the militia groups, which were allegedly being employed to launch attacks on strategic locations within Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi official stated that the military action was a response that followed months of restraint, accusing the armed groups of jeopardizing Iraq’s interests and harming its relations with Saudi Arabia, as well as with other Arab and Islamic nations.
He further claimed that the militias had been exploiting Iraqi territory and resources to conduct hostile operations against neighboring countries and were attempting to weaken Iraq’s diplomatic connections with the broader region.
The official reiterated Saudi Arabia’s appreciation for its relationship with Iraq and conveyed the Kingdom’s intention to enhance bilateral relations with the Iraqi government and its citizens.