Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the attack on the East-West pipeline by drones originating from Iraq

Riyadh, Sept 11 (KUNA) – The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Friday the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the targeting of the East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions by several drones launched from Iraq, which resulted in human casualties and some damage currently being addressed. In a statement, the ministry said that the Kingdom, “at the request of the Iraqi Prime Minister to allow the Iraqi government to take measures to prevent attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the Kingdom and neighboring countries,” chose not to respond at this stage and to support the Iraqi government’s efforts. The ministry reaffirmed that the Kingdom reserves the right to take all measures necessary to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities, citizens, and residents. (End) KH N SH / FA S