Long War Journal | Seth J. Frantzman
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reported that recent drone attacks against their countries originated from Iraq, with the UAE stating six drones were launched from Iraq in 48 hours, including one that caused a fire at a nuclear power plant. Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones from Iraqi airspace, reserving the right to respond. Iraq denied detecting drones from its territory and condemned the attack on the UAE, calling for intelligence cooperation. These incidents occur amidst ongoing regional tensions with Iran, with Iran-linked drones and missiles targeting the region, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, even after an early April US-Iran ceasefire. Reports indicate the majority of attacks on Saudi Arabia since February 28 originated from Iraq, carried out by Iran-backed Shiite militias, prompting retaliatory strikes by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in Iraq. Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi faces pressure to control these Iran-backed militias, part of the Popular Mobilization Forces, while the US has arrested an Iraqi national accused of ties to Kataib Hezbollah and offered rewards for militia leaders.
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