Saudi Source: Our Airstrike in Iraq Targeted Militia Warehouses in Response to Repeated Attacks
A Saudi source emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to its relationship with Iraq, clarifying that the recent airstrike was not aimed at Iraq but targeted a militia threatening Saudi security.
A responsible Saudi source confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen on maintaining its relationship with Iraq, both its government and people, emphasizing that the recent airstrike was not directed against the Iraqi people or government.
The source explained that the strike targeted the capabilities of militias that threatened Saudi security and launched attacks on the Kingdom's vital civilian and economic installations, noting that the operation was limited to military warehouses belonging to those militias.
The source added that the Saudi response came after exhausting all diplomatic and political measures, exercising the utmost restraint over the past months, and confirming that the operation was directly linked to the attacks targeting Saudi territory and its vital and petroleum installations.
The source stressed that these terrorist militias harm Iraq's interests and its relations with Arab and Islamic countries, turning its lands and resources into tools of aggression against neighboring countries.
The source concluded by warning against entities seeking to fuel sectarianism within and outside Iraq, affirming that their propaganda will not deceive the wise Iraqis or the aware public, considering them as entities that do not wish for Iraq to have rapprochement that enhances its security and stability.