The East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions of Saudi Arabia was targeted by several drones launched from Iraq, causing injuries and material damage.
According to SPA, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable threat to the security of Saudi Arabia, its territory, and its vital facilities.
Albudaiwi stated that the act is a flagrant violation of international law principles and expressed the GCC’s categorical rejection of all acts targeting the national resources, stability, and security of the Kingdom.
The Secretary-General called on the Iraqi government to take decisive measures and exert greater efforts to prevent its territory from being used as a launchpad for such attacks to stop their recurrence and preserve regional stability.
He reiterated the GCC’s full support for Saudi Arabia and its backing of all actions taken by the Kingdom to protect its citizens, residents, territory, and vital facilities.
Where did the attacks on the East-West Pipeline occur and what caused them? The attacks targeted the East-West Pipeline within the Madinah and Riyadh regions of Saudi Arabia. These incidents were caused by several drones that were launched from Iraq, resulting in material damage and injuries.
How did the GCC Secretary-General characterize the drone attacks? Jasem Albudaiwi described the targeting of the pipeline as a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable threat to the safety of Saudi Arabia’s territory and vital facilities. He further stated that the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the principles of international law.
What actions did the GCC Secretary-General request from the Iraqi government? The Secretary-General underscored that the Iraqi government must take necessary and decisive measures to prevent its territory from being used as a launchpad for attacks. He emphasized that these efforts are required to halt the recurrence of such acts and preserve the security and stability of the region.