Iraq condemns US-Saudi strikes as sovereignty violation

On July 29, 2026, Iraqi officials and armed groups condemned recent US-Saudi strikes on Iraqi territory as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'dangerous escalation.' Iraq stated it is not an arena to 'settle scores' amid the widening US-Iran conflict. Meanwhile, Iran denied any involvement in projectiles launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia, which reportedly prompted the strikes. The incident highlights Iraq's increasingly difficult balancing act between the US and Iran.