Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks

ERBIL, Oct 14: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) that he will not allow Iraqi territory to be used to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) has reported.

Al-Zaidi arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for his first visit to the kingdom since taking office in May.

He also said he would not allow attacks against other regional countries to be launched from Iraq.

“Iraq’s firm position is not to allow its territory to be used as a launching pad for any attacks or actions that affect the security of the kingdom and the countries of the region.�" AL JAZEERA