Iraq's 'Islamic Resistance' warns Saudi Arabia of 'harsh' response to drone claims

BAGHDAD, Iraq — An Iraq-based group calling itself the Islamic Resistance rejected Saudi Arabia's accusation that it launched drones from Iraqi territory toward Saudi oil facilities, warning that any action against Iraq would meet a 'harsh' response. In a statement, the group described Saudi Arabia's allegations as evidence of hostility toward Iraq and its people. The organization issued what it called an 'explicit warning' to the Saudi leadership, saying that 'any reckless action will be met with a harsh response that will bring regret.' Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said Monday that several drones that took off from Iraqi territory and targeted oil facilities in the country's eastern region and Riyadh had been intercepted and destroyed. No further details were immediately available on the alleged origin of the drones or any casualties.