Baghdad, July 31, 2026 (AFP) - Iraq to strengthen air defence, readiness after US-Saudi strikes

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2026-07-31

Iraq has ordered that its air defences and intelligence activities be bolstered, a government spokesperson said Friday, after US-Saudi strikes on pro-Iran militants accused of launching attacks in the region. Spokesman Sabah al-Numan said that PM Ali al-Zaidi "issued strict and immediate orders... to raise alertness and readiness to the maximum across all camps and bases, particularly at the official bases of the armed forces and the Hashed al-Sh......

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