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STANDARD POLITICAL UNVERIFIED

Iraqi PM Condemns US-Saudi Strikes on Iranian-Backed Militias

Jul 29, 2026 12:18 PM CT Baghdad, Iraq Iraq,US-Saudi strikes,Iranian-backed militias,sovereignty,proxy warfare

Summary

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi condemned recent US-Saudi strikes targeting Iranian-backed militias within Iraq, asserting that the Iraqi government holds sole responsibility for addressing internal security threats. This statement highlights the tension between Baghdad's sovereignty and external military interventions aimed at degrading Iran's proxy network in the region.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office denounced the strikes, stating that it is the Iraqi government’s responsibility to deal with security concerns originating within its borders.

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Actor Responses

United States AGGRESSOR

Conducted strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, prompting diplomatic backlash.

Iran NEUTRAL

Backed militias were the target of the strikes, representing Iran's influence in Iraq.

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