Iraqi military commander dismissed after drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, prime minister's office says
CAIRO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - An Iraqi military commander was dismissed early on Saturday after investigations confirmed the latest drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from Iraq, according to a statement by Iraq's prime minister's office. The commander led operations in Maysan province in southern Iraq, according to the statement. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Muayad Hameed;…
An Iraqi military commander was dismissed after investigations confirmed that recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from Iraq. According to the Iraqi prime minister's office, the commander led operations in Maysan province in southern Iraq.
The drone attacks targeted Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, leading to its closure. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said the pipeline was shut as a precautionary measure after the attacks caused several injuries.
The attacks were condemned by the Iraqi government, which announced an urgent investigation into those responsible. The incident is part of a broader escalation of fighting in the Middle East, with Yemen-based Houthis claiming responsibility for targeting Saudi energy facilities and the US conducting strikes targeting Iranian oil tankers.
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