Al-Zaidi's Confidential Request to Yemenis Before Riyadh Trip

Sources familiar with the matter say Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi made a confidential request to a Yemeni party before his trip to Riyadh, a visit likely aimed at conveying a message on the Yemen crisis and its relations with Saudi Arabia.

Informed sources reported the confidential request of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falah al-Zaidi from a Yemeni before his trip to Riyadh; A trip that is probably carried out with the aim of conveying a message about the crisis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Ambassador Arjan-International Group: Ali Falah Al-Zaidi, the Prime Minister of Iraq, before his trip to Saudi Arabia, ordered the combat readiness of the forces to be increased to the highest level and the country's military power to be strengthened.

About the purpose of this trip, some informed sources have suggested that Al-Zaidi will convey a message from a third party about the crisis between Yemen and Saudi Arabia to the Saudi authorities. Also, one of the sources has informed about the security contacts between officials of the Iraqi government and an Iraqi resistance group; Calls made with the aim of mediating with the Yemeni side and preventing the attack on the Riyadh airport during the arrival and departure of the Iraqi Prime Minister.

The Iraqi government has announced that it will form special forces for desert areas, with advanced equipment. These forces will be responsible for protecting the common borders with Saudi Arabia and filling the security gaps in the provinces of Karbala, Najaf and Mushani. The government has also emphasized on the monopoly of weapons at the disposal of the government and the prevention of armed activities outside the official framework.

The Prime Minister's meeting and discussion with political coalitions have been accompanied by tension. In these meetings, dissatisfaction with Al-Zaidi's policies were raised, especially regarding deputy prime ministers and ministries without responsibility. After long consultations and the Prime Minister's personal request to the Parliament, a meeting is scheduled to be held tomorrow to vote on the candidates for the Deputy Prime Minister and the vacant and newly established ministries.

The "Services" coalition led by Shabel Al-Zaidi also gave up its share for the position of deputy prime minister and demanded the creation of a new ministry with the responsibility of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

Following social unrest in a number of Iraqi provinces, analysts have asked the prime minister to address the protests of graduates. They have warned that some parties may take advantage of these gatherings to fuel instability and repeat unrest similar to "Tashreen incidents".

Ali Falah Al-Zaidi, the Prime Minister of Iraq, met with Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, and discussed the developments in the region and coordination to strengthen the security and stability of the region.

Miqdad al-Khafaji, the representative of the rights movement in the Iraqi parliament, announced his support for the Yemeni people to defend their sovereignty and dignity, and condemned Saudi attacks against civilians and foreign interference in the country's affairs.

Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Ansarullah, condemned the "American-Saudi aggression" and said that Zionism is a danger to human society and that the enemies are seeking to change the map of the Middle East.