Gulf and Arab states, Muslim World League condemn drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
Gulf nations and the Muslim World League have condemned drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, which were reportedly launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The regional powers reaffirmed their solidarity with the Kingdom and emphasized the need to protect regional security.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the threat posed by non-state actors to regional energy infrastructure.
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RIYADH: Gulf countries and the Muslim World League on Monday condemned drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that authorities said were launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and support for measures to protect its security.</p>
Saudi authorities said the drones were intercepted before reaching their targets after Iranian-backed militias in Iraq attempted to strike oil facilities in the Eastern Province and sites in the Riyadh region.</p>
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi described the attempted attacks as a dangerous escalation, saying they represented a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security and stability.</p>
He reaffirmed the GCC’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.</p>
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