Saudi Arabia Calls on Iraqi Parties to Protect Country

Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)
Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)
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Saudi Arabia Calls on Iraqi Parties to Protect Country

Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)
Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia expressed on Tuesday its sorrow over the loss of life during clashes that rocked Iraq on Monday.

The Foreign Ministry called on all parties and political forces to stand united to “preserve the gains of the people.”

It added that it was following the developments in Iraq with deep concern, lamenting the loss of life.

It stressed that the Kingdom supports all efforts aimed at averting Iraq and its people the pain of division and internal conflict.

It urged all parties to resort to peaceful means to meet the demands of the fraternal Iraqi people to secure their safe future, stability and prosperity.



22nd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The 22nd Saudi relief plane has arrived at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)
The 22nd Saudi relief plane has arrived at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)
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22nd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The 22nd Saudi relief plane has arrived at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)
The 22nd Saudi relief plane has arrived at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)

The 22nd Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), has arrived at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. The flight delivered critical aid, including food, shelter materials, and medical supplies, to support those in need, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The assistance is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis.