Iraq races to contain fallout after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi pipeline
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline.
Iraq's government is working to contain the fallout from a recent attack on a key Saudi pipeline allegedly carried out by Iran-backed militias operating within Iraq's borders. Though the militias deny involvement, the government confirmed the attacks originated from its territory. The government pledged to investigate and dismissed two senior officials.
Iraq has set a September 30 deadline for nonstate groups to disarm, but several powerful militias have said they would not comply. The pressure to disarm the militias is especially acute as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advance across Yemen's west coast, threatening global oil prices. U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned Iran as a "possible" culprit for the pipeline attack but claimed his administration has had discussions with the Houthis.
Meanwhile, Iraq closed two key border crossings with Iran in what might be linked to the investigation.
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