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Iraq PM tells Saudi Crown Prince Iraqi territory won't be used for attacks

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14 October 2026

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regulatory

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Government & Space

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Iraq

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Iraq will not be used as a base for attacks against Saudi Arabia or other regional countries, following a drone strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline linked to Iraq.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your security presence just gained a clearer mandate in Iraq's territory affecting regional deployment. Ensure your peace partnerships in Iraq align to maintain this access and avoid unintended competition from Iran-backed groups.

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2 sources · 14 Oct 2026

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