Salim Zakhour
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“extremely complex for Saudi Arabia”
Salim Zakhour · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Zakhour described the developments of the past few days, including the pipeline strike and Houthi advances, as extremely complex for Saudi Arabia.
“political containment through the Iraqi government”
Salim Zakhour · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Zakhour said Saudi Arabia instead sought political containment through the Iraqi government following the pipeline attack.
“did not go toward direct escalation on the ground”
Salim Zakhour · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Zakhour told Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia chose not to escalate militarily on the ground in response to the pipeline strike.
“real, practical steps to deter these attempts,”
Salim Zakhour · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Zakhour added that Riyadh's defensive position requires real, practical steps to deter further attempts.