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  "id": 6871787,
  "title": "Iraqi PM dismisses Maysan military commander over Saudi drone attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/iraqi-pm-dismisses-maysan-military-commander-over-saudi-drone-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T06:13:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/iraqi-pm-dismisses-maysan-military-commander-over-saudi-drone-attacks/"
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  "summary": "Iraq's Prime Minister has dismissed the commander of the Maysan Operations Command after an investigation confirmed that recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia were launched from Iraq. The attacks, which targeted the East-West pipeline, caused injuries and damage, and led to the pipeline's temporary closure as a precautionary measure. According to the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office, the drone attacks originated from a location in Maysan Province in southern Iraq.\n\nThe East-West pipeline, which carries Saudi oil to its Red Sea coast, was shut down after multiple drone attacks targeted pumping stations. Saudi authorities reported that the attacks resulted in injuries and damage to infrastructure. The Saudi foreign ministry condemned the attacks, which they said were launched from Iraq.\n\nThe Iraqi government has condemned the attacks, with the Prime Minister's Office stating that they originated from within the Maysan governorate. The Prime Minister's Office also announced the dismissal of the commander in charge of the southern province of Maysan, although his identity was not disclosed. According to Dawn, at the Iraqi prime minister's request, Saudi Arabia has chosen not to respond at this time.",
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        "title": "Drone attacks disrupt Saudi oil pipeline amid regional war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/drone-attacks-disrupt-saudi-oil-pipeline-amid-regional-war",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T05:32:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia condemns Iraq-launched drone attack on East-West Pipeline",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/saudi-arabia-condemns-iraq-launched-drone-attack-on-east-west-pipeline",
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        "title": "What is Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, and why does the attack on it matter?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/what-is-saudi-arabias-east-west-pipeline-and-why-does-the-attack-on",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:04:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/saudi-arabia-shuts-key-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-launched-from-6892950",
        "published": "2026-09-12T08:44:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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