BAGHDAD, 22 May. - (ANA) - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has warned of "necessary action" against those found responsible for launching attacks on neighboring Persian Gulf countries from Iraqi territory.

 

Both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have alleged that recent drone attacks targeting their countries were launched from Iraq.

 

One such attack on May 17 reportedly struck the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, raising concerns about a further escalation in regional tensions. 

 

The UAE Defense Ministry later stated that the drone was launched from Iraqi territory.   - (ANA) -

 

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