Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has rejected Saudi accusations that drones used in attacks on the Kingdom were launched from Iraqi territory, calling the claims an attempt to deflect attention from Yemen’s military operations.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 27, 2026, the group denied Saudi allegations and warned that any military action by Riyadh would be met with what it described as a “harsh response.” The statement dismissed Saudi claims that Iraq was the source of drone attacks targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh.
According to the group, the accusations are intended to justify Saudi Arabia’s inability to respond to what it called “painful Yemeni strikes” against the Kingdom’s infrastructure. The group also accused Saudi Arabia of using the allegations to divert attention from the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq warned that any “reckless” Saudi action would face severe retaliation. It also urged Saudi Arabia to end what it described as the blockade on Yemen instead of directing accusations at Iraq. The statement concluded by accusing Riyadh of attempting to cover up its failures and shift blame for the attacks.
The statement came shortly after Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi ordered Iraqi security agencies to investigate Saudi claims that drones targeting the Kingdom had originated from Iraqi territory. The investigation follows official accusations made by Saudi authorities earlier on Monday.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones attempting to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh.
The ministry claimed the drones were launched from Iraqi territory by what it described as Iran-backed militias, adding that the Kingdom reserves the right to respond “at the appropriate time and place.”
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and called on the Iraqi government to prevent its territory from being used as a launchpad for attacks against neighboring countries.
The exchange of accusations comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows a series of attacks affecting energy infrastructure and shipping routes across the Gulf.
While Saudi Arabia has blamed armed groups operating from Iraq, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has categorically denied responsibility and warned against any retaliatory measures. The Iraqi government has not announced any preliminary findings from its investigation.