Iraq Confirms Saudi Pipeline Attacks Originated from Its Territory
It has been confirmed that drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's main oil pipeline were launched from Iraq. Following the developments, dismissals and an investigation were initiated in Iraq.
The Iraqi government confirmed that drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's main oil pipeline originated from its territory, while launching an investigation into the incident and dismissing the operations commander in Maysan province.
Source of the Attacks and Steps Taken by Iraq
The Iraqi government confirmed that the attacks on the oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia originated from its territory and announced that the matter would be thoroughly investigated.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into the operations command in the Maysan region and dismissed the commander after it was determined that the attacks were carried out from an area within the province.
Measures Taken by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced that it temporarily shut down the East-West oil pipeline spanning the country as a precautionary measure.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that they would not retaliate immediately to allow the Iraqi government time to take the necessary steps.
Gates on the Iranian Border Closed
Following these developments, Iraq closed the Shalamcheh and Chazabeh border gates with Iran to passenger and commercial crossings until further notice.