Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi renewed his country's condemnation Thursday of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On Sunday, the UAE reported that a drone strike originating from Iraqi territory caused a fire in a generator outside the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. Similarly, Saudi Arabia stated that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones entering Saudi airspace from Iraq.

According to Anadolu Agency, Zaidi described the attacks as a "criminal act" and announced the formation of an investigation committee to examine the circumstances surrounding these assaults. He emphasized the importance of conducting a joint investigation with Saudi Arabia and the UAE to review all evidence related to the use of Iraqi territory in the attacks, aiming to take necessary security and legal actions against those responsible.

Zaidi reiterated Iraq's rejection of its territory and airspace being used as a launchpad for attacks on neighboring countries, stressing that Iraq should be a hub for common interests. Regional tensions have remained high following US and Israeli strikes against Iran in February, which led to retaliatory actions by Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf, as well as the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, although talks in Islamabad failed to result in a lasting agreement. US President Donald Trump later extended the truce indefinitely while maintaining a blockade on vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz.