Iraq denies prior knowledge or authorization for recent US-Saudi strikes on its territory. Baghdad has officially condemned the military action and deferred a prime ministerial visit to Saudi Arabia. The Iraqi government stated it had not granted approval for any attacks within its borders. Iraq has requested evidence from Saudi Arabia regarding drone strikes originating from its soil.

Incident comes days before scheduled visit to Riyadh by Iraqi PM Ali Al Zaidi

An Iraqi government spokesperson said Thursday that the country did not approve the deadly US-Saudi strikes against Iran-backed militants on its territory, after Washington…