Iraq's Islamic Resistance rejects Saudi claim it launched drone attacks

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Baghdad-based Islamic Resistance rejected Saudi Arabia's allegations that drone attacks against the kingdom were launched from Iraqi territory. The group said the accusations did not reflect reality and amounted to an unfounded characterization of Iraq's sovereignty. In a statement, the Islamic Resistance argued the claims were disconnected from the facts and described them as an attempt to raise regional tensions and damage relations. The group did not address specific incidents or provide evidence for its denial. Saudi Arabia has accused Iran-backed groups of carrying out drone attacks against the kingdom in recent months. Iraqi officials have also distanced themselves from the alleged launches, a position that aligns with the Islamic Resistance's public rejection of the Saudi claims. The exchange of rhetoric between Baghdad and Riyadh has added a new point of contention to the regional diplomatic agenda. No further details on specific incidents or Iraqi-Saudi coordination were immediately available.