Posted on May 18, 2026
Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil stressed on Friday the Kingdom’s commitment to global market stability, sustainable development, and ensuring reliable energy flows to support the global economy.
He condemned attacks on energy infrastructure and civilian facilities that threaten maritime transit.
He also highlighted draft resolution 2817, submitted by Bahrain to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, noting its broad support as a vital step toward regional stability.
Moreover, he underscored the need for reliable, affordable energy access to combat energy poverty, particularly in developing countries. He called for an integrated international approach that fosters innovation and cooperation.
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry expressed on Monday its “grave concern” over drone attacks that targeted Saudi Arabia on Sunday, stressing its categorical rejection of any assault against the Kingdom.
Late Sunday, Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace, adding that it “reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place.”
In a statement, the Iraqi ministry underscored the “depth of the brotherly and historic bonds that bind Iraq and Saudi Arabia.”
It also underlined Baghdad’s constant keenness on bolstering bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Authorities have opened an investigation “to determine the circumstances surrounding” Sunday’s incident, it added.
The country’s air defense systems had not detected any drones launched from its territory toward Saudi Arabia, it went on to say.
The ministry urged Riyadh “to cooperate and share relevant information to help ensure accurate information that strengthen security and stability in both brotherly countries.”
It stressed “Iraq’s firm position in respecting the security, safety and sovereignty of fraternal countries, rejecting any acts that undermine their stability, threaten their national security and harm bilateral relations.”
No Iraqi group has claimed responsibility for the drones.
After the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, and before a ceasefire was announced, Tehran-backed Iraqi groups intervened in support of Iran and struck US facilities in Iraq and the wider region, including Gulf countries.
Last month, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan issued a joint statement demanding that Baghdad act immediately to prevent attacks from its territory by Iran-backed armed groups.
Iraq has repeatedly said it does not allow its territory to be used in attacks against other countries.
