Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory

The foreign ministry highlights Iraq’s need of dealing with threats and attacks

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had summoned Iraq's ambassador over what it described as threats targeting the kingdom and other Gulf states from drones launched from Iraqi territory.

The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement that it had "emphasised the importance of Iraq dealing responsibly with these threats and attacks".