Iraq's government has decided to investigate Saudi Arabia's claim that Iran-backed armed groups launched drone attacks from Iraqi territory. Government spokesman Sabah al-Numan said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had instructed the relevant security units to look into the matter.
The directive follows a statement the same day from the Saudi Ministry of Defense. The ministry announced it had intercepted multiple drones launched by Iran-backed groups from Iraq. The attacks, which reportedly targeted oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and the capital Riyadh, were described as "terrorist attempts."
The official Saudi Press Agency also reported that Riyadh had called on the Iraqi government to take "all necessary measures" to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against Saudi Arabia.
None of the Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq have claimed responsibility for the alleged attacks. Following the collapse of the April ceasefire and the resumption of clashes between the US and Iran, these groups have not issued any statements claiming attacks.
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have previously accused Iran-backed militias of carrying out drone and missile strikes against their territory during earlier phases of regional conflict.