Iraq Assures Saudi Arabia Its Territory Will Not Be Used for Attacks

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has assured Saudi Arabia that Iraqi territory will not be used to launch attacks against the kingdom, according to a report on his visit to Riyadh for talks on regional security and ongoing conflicts.

During the visit, al-Zaidi met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the regional situation and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

The Iraqi prime minister also condemned an attack attributed in the supplied report to the Houthi militia targeting King Khalid International Airport. The report did not provide further operational details of the incident.

Al-Zaidi described relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia as strategically important, highlighting shared political, economic and security interests. He stressed that Iraq’s security and Saudi Arabia’s stability were closely linked to peace across the Gulf region.

Baghdad, he said, remained committed to maintaining good relations with neighbouring countries and respecting the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and other states.

The assurance is significant amid regional tensions and concerns that territory within one country could be used to conduct attacks against another. Preventing such activity would require security coordination, information-sharing and cooperation between relevant authorities.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening ties with Iraq, particularly in security cooperation and coordination, according to the supplied account.

The Saudi leadership also expressed support for Iraq’s efforts to pursue dialogue and contribute to regional stability.

The visit was described as al-Zaidi’s first official trip to Saudi Arabia since taking office as prime minister. It offered an opportunity for both governments to discuss shared security concerns and their broader bilateral relationship.

Iraq and Saudi Arabia have important interests in preventing regional tensions from escalating and in protecting cross-border trade, energy infrastructure and civilian populations. A commitment not to allow Iraqi territory to be used for attacks could help strengthen confidence between the two governments if followed by effective coordination.

The supplied report did not include a joint communiqué or specific implementation measures arising from the meeting. The practical impact of the assurance will depend on future cooperation and developments on the ground.