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Iraq orders probe into Saudi drone attack claim

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that drones targeting its territory were launched from Iraqi...

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Monday called for an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that drones targeting its territory had been launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq.

Zaidi directed the competent security authorities to investigate the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the targeting of the kingdom with drones launched from Iraqi territory.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said the Saudi accusations were "fabrications that serve only as an attempt to justify their inability to respond to the painful Yemeni strikes." It warned Riyadh that any "foolish action" in Iraq would be met with a "tough" response.

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