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Iraq has reiterated its rejection of any use of its territory or airspace to launch attacks against neighbouring countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and pledged firm action against those responsible. According to a statement posted on the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office account on X, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh Al Zaidi chaired the first meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security, where officials reviewed the country’s overall security situation and ongoing developments. The meeting reaffirmed the government’s commitment to raising the readiness and capabilities of all security agencies and strengthening coordination among them to maintain stability across Iraq. Renewed condemnation of attacks on UAE and Saudi Arabia The council renewed its condemnation of recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and the UAE, stressing Iraq’s firm rejection of the use of its territory or airspace for aggression against “brotherly Arab states and friendly regional countries,” and said the government will respond decisively to any violations. A special committee was formed to coordinate with relevant authorities in both countries as part of ongoing investigations into the attacks. The Prime Minister also directed security agencies to take all necessary measures against those found responsible, […]
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