Iraqi Security Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia for Talks on Regional Security

12/08/2026

Iraqi Security Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia for Talks on Regional Security

BAGHDAD, Aug 12: A high-level Iraqi security delegation will travel to Saudi Arabia on Thursday to discuss shared security concerns and strengthen bilateral cooperation, Iraqi state media reported Wednesday.

The delegation will be headed by Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir al-Shammari, director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and will include Intelligence Service Director Hamid al-Shatri, Air Defense Forces Commander Lt. Gen. Muhannad al-Asadi and Counter-Terrorism Service Director Lt. Gen. Zaid al-Houshi.

According to the Iraqi News Agency, the talks will focus on recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, the issue of drones and broader regional security developments. The two sides are also expected to discuss measures to enhance intelligence and security coordination and strengthen cooperation between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.