{
  "id": 27738,
  "title": "Iraqi premier al-Zaydi announces 'deterrent measures' against playing role in regional hostilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/iraqi-premier-al-zaydi-announces-deterrent-measures-against-playing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-01T23:00:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraqi-premier-al-zaydi-announces-deterrent-measures-against-playing-role"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi has revealed \"deterrent measures\" aimed at curbing attacks emanating from Iraqi soil, following a critical session with security personnel on Saturday evening. Though specifics on these measures remain undisclosed, the announcement follows drone strikes by the Iraq-based Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) against Saudi energy infrastructure. The PMF, predominantly comprising pro-Iranian Shia factions, reported that more than 20 of its fighters were killed in the attacks. Iraq has been targeted by the US-Israeli war on Iran, facing a series of assaults on Iranian Kurdish groups based within its territory. Al-Zaydi's office, in a statement issued on Saturday, affirmed the Armed Forces' preparedness to thwart any attempts targeting neighboring countries within the regional context. The government reiterated its commitment to preventing Iraqi territory from being utilized as a base or conduit for attacks against ally or friendly nations, asserting its dedication to preserving national sovereignty and upholding the principles of good neighborliness and international law.",
  "summary": "Iraqi premier al-Zaydi announces 'deterrent measures' against playing role in regional hostilities Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi has announced \"deterrent measures\" to prevent attacks on \"neighbouring countries\" coming from within Iraqi territory, following an emergency meeting with domestic security forces late Saturday. The announcement, which did not provide further detail on the planned…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaydi announces deterrent measures.",
    "PMF drone strikes hit Saudi energy infrastructure.",
    "Al-Zaydi's office confirms Armed Forces' readiness."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/27738.png",
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}