Iraqi Prime Minister Calls National Security Meeting After US-Saudi Strikes

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has called for an emergency meeting of the National Security Council in response to recent airstrikes conducted by US and Saudi Arabian forces on Shiite militia facilities in eastern Iraq. The meeting is set for Wednesday, as the government seeks to address the escalating security situation following these attacks. The Iraqi government's Security Media Cell announced that the Prime Minister, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, is taking this step to assess the implications of the aerial bombardments. According to US Central Command, the airstrikes targeted what they described as "Iran-aligned terrorists" and were initiated after drone attacks on US bases and Saudi infrastructure were reported over the previous 72 hours. The Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of militias in Iraq, stated that at least two people sustained injuries during the airstrike on their headquarters. The Iraqi government is expected to release a statement outlining the decisions made during the National Security Council meeting and the course of action to be taken in light of these developments. The situation remains tense as regional dynamics continue to evolve in response to these military actions.