Iraq investigates pipeline attack that originated on its territory
Iraq confirmed a drone strike on Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline originated from a site in Maysan province near the Iran border and said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation that included dismissing the province's operations commander. Saudi Arabia closed the pipeline as a precaution but said it would not retaliate immediately to give Baghdad time to act. Iraq also closed two main border crossings with Iran. The attack adds pressure on Baghdad to rein in Iran-backed militias and coincides with Houthi advances in Yemen that threaten the Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane and global oil shipments.
Iraq confirmed drones from its territory hit Saudi east-west pipeline
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Iraq says the pipeline strike came from Maysan province near Iran. Iraq ordered a probe and dismissed the local operations commander. Tensions could rise if militias keep striking regional targets or if shipping through Bab el-Mandeb is…
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