Al-Kaabi Warns Saudi Arabia: 'Missile for Missile' Over Attacks on Iraqi Militia Bases
Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of Iraq's Iran-aligned Harakat al-Nujaba, has blamed Saudi Arabia for attacks on Popular Mobilization Forces positions and called for military retaliation instead of diplomacy.
RastinewsAkram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of the Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Harakat al-Nujaba, has blamed Saudi Arabia for attacks on Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) positions and called for a military response rather than diplomacy. "A missile is answered only with a missile, fire only with fire," al-Kaabi said.
Al-Nujaba leader Akram al-Kaabi issued a sharp warning to Saudi Arabia.
Al-Kaabi argued that diplomatic efforts with Riyadh would yield no results, accusing Saudi Arabia of standing behind "plots" targeting Iraq and its people.
He claimed Saudi Arabia had previously financed car bombs used in Iraq, and called for a military response to attacks on PMF headquarters.
"A missile is answered only with a missile, fire only with fire," al-Kaabi said.
"Their blood cannot be paid for in money"
Al-Kaabi also criticized circles pushing for compensation for those killed in the attacks, saying no financial payment could ever be the price of Iraqi fighters' blood.
Al-Kaabi's remarks come amid rising tension between Baghdad and Riyadh over the attacks on PMF positions.