The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has rejected accusations that it was behind drone attacks targeting eastern Saudi Arabia and Riyadh.
In a statement, the group claimed that Saudi authorities were attempting to shift the blame onto Iraq in order to conceal the consequences of strikes carried out in Yemen, Caliber.Az reports.
The organisation also warned of a "harsh response" if Saudi Arabia takes any action against Iraq.
The denial came after Saudi Arabia accused Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory of launching the drones.
On July 27, 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry stated that its air defences intercepted and destroyed several drones attempting to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and the Riyadh area; spokesperson Major General Turki al-Malki said the drones originated from Iraqi territory and were launched by Iran-backed militias, with the kingdom reserving the right to respond.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into the claims and affirmed that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used for attacks on neighbours,
Yemen’s Houthis separately claimed to have targeted Saudi oil transport infrastructure around the same time, and no damage or casualties from the intercepted drones were reported.
By Jeyhun Aghazada
