Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is weighing the option of postponing or canceling his scheduled official visit to Saudi Arabia, in light of the recent security escalation and the bombing that targeted security headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces. The government is engaging in intensive contacts with regional and international parties to contain the situation and prevent further political and public tension. These consultations coincide with mutual announcements of airstrikes on vital facilities and cross-border security outposts, resulting in dozens of casualties.