Iraq sacks commander after drones target Saudi oil pipelinePublished on: September 12, 2026 11:04 AM
Pakistan, Sept. 12 -- Iraq has dismissed a military commander after drones launched from the country targeted Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered the commander's removal after an investigation confirmed the attack's origin. The strikes reportedly damaged pumping stations and caused injuries in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh subsequently suspended the pipeline as a precaution.
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The Iraqi prime minister's office said the commander oversaw Maysan province in southern Iraq. Officials confirmed that the attacks originated from a location inside the governorate. The decision followed Saudi Arabia's announcement that several drones targeted the pi...
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