Iraqi prime minister orders probe, sacks Maysan operations chief after attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
Iraq’s prime minister has ordered an investigation and dismissed the Maysan operations commander after attacks from the province targeted Saudi Arabia.
Key Takeaways
AIIraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has ordered an investigation into the Maysan Operations Command after it was confirmed that attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from the province.
Al-Zaidi also decided to dismiss the commander of Maysan Operations in connection with the attacks launched from the province toward Saudi Arabia.
The Iraqi government condemned the attacks against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its rejection of any act that undermines the Kingdom’s security and stability or harms the strong fraternal ties between the two countries.
The government also expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s response to Iraq’s efforts to contain the situation, describing it as a reflection of the Kingdom’s commitment to Iraq’s security and stability and to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in the interests of both peoples.
The Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, ordered an urgent investigation into the circumstances of the attacks and the parties responsible, with legal action to be taken against anyone found involved.
The Iraqi government affirmed it will continue working with regional and international partners to prevent such attacks from recurring, uphold the rule of law and principles of good neighborliness, and protect Iraq’s interests while enhancing its positive regional role.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces stressed that the state will not tolerate any activity that endangers Iraq or its relations with neighboring and friendly countries.