Saudi Airstrikes on Iraq During Arbaeen Draw Condemnation

Saudi Airstrikes on Iraq During Arbaeen Condemned Amid Allegations Over Previous Drone Attacks

Shiite News: As millions of mourners from around the world travel to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage honoring Imam Hussain (AS), Saudi Arabia, alongside its U.S. allies, launched intense airstrikes on Iraq, according to the report, drawing strong condemnation.

The report further claims that this action is particularly controversial because Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Obaidi had previously stated, following an investigation, that Ukrainian operatives and Israel’s Mossad were involved in drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory against Saudi Arabia. The article alleges that Saudi Arabia and Israel were themselves behind those incidents and are now using them as a justification for military action against Iraq.

The report compares Saudi Arabia’s policies to those of Israel toward the Palestinians, alleging that just as Israel has imposed a blockade on Gaza, Saudi Arabia has maintained years of blockade and aerial bombardment against Sana’a and the Yemeni people.

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The article concludes that carrying out military operations during the sacred occasion of Arbaeen, when millions of pilgrims are walking toward Karbala, demonstrates, in the publication’s view, disregard for Islamic sanctities and the sentiments of Muslims. It further alleges that Saudi Arabia is acting in line with U.S. and Israeli interests and seeks to target followers of Ahlul Bayt (AS).