Baghdad: An Iraqi militia identified as “Awliya al-Dam” (Guardians of Blood) has reportedly claimed responsibility for drone attacks targeting Jordan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, according to sources cited by Al Arabiya and Al Hadath.
The sources alleged that the militia includes advisers linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and said the attacks on Jordan and Kuwait were launched from Iraqi territory using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
According to the report, Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have significantly enhanced their drone capabilities by acquiring more advanced systems. The sources further claimed that the groups have established specialized teams responsible for supervising drone operations.
The report also alleged that these groups have carried out attacks against Arab countries under the pretext of targeting US military installations in the region.
Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that a hostile drone struck the Al-Abdali border crossing on Thursday, causing material damage but no casualties. Official spokesperson Colonel Staff Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said emergency and security teams were immediately deployed to secure the site and assess the damage.
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In a separate statement, the Jordanian Armed Forces announced that their air defense systems intercepted four missiles and six drones launched toward the kingdom over the past 24 hours. Jordan said there were no casualties or property damage.
A military source stated that three missiles were intercepted and destroyed, while a fourth landed in an uninhabited area. The six drones were also successfully intercepted and brought down during operations conducted on Wednesday evening.
Iran has previously stated that recent missile and drone launches were part of its response to US military strikes, while regional tensions continue to escalate amid ongoing security concerns across the Middle East.
