Urgent – Iraq officially withdraws from 22nd Khaliji Cup

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) Iraq has officially withdrawn from 22nd Khaliji Cup on the background of the resolution taken by the chairmen of Khaliji Union and accused the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of being behind this resolution.The Ministry of Youth and Sport reported in a statement received by IraqiNews.com ”The Ministry expresses its deep resentment due to stealing the right of Iraq in hosting the 22nd Khaliji Cup.””The resolution of the Government to withdraw from the 22nd Khaliji Cup was not a spontaneous decision, but it was based on negative political stances that Saudi Arabia registered against Iraq,” the statement concluded. \END\