Iraq Dismisses Maysan Police Chief, Closes Border Crossings After Saudi Pipeline Attacks
- Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed the Maysan provincial police chief and ordered investigations into senior security officials after confirming that drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Maysan province.
- Iraq closed several border crossings and intensified security measures following attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, which was shut down as a precaution.
- Saudi Arabia condemned the drone attacks from Iraqi territory but chose not to retaliate immediately, allowing Baghdad time to take measures to prevent future attacks while reserving the right to protect its sovereignty.
- Iran-Backed militias in Iraq and Yemen's Houhis have been involved in attacks on Saudi targets, escalating regional tensions and complicating Iraq's efforts to disarm non-state groups by the September 30 deadline.
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The Iraqi government reported that attacks on a major Saudi Arabian pipeline were launched from Maysan province and removed the commander of operations from that region.
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BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed the police chief of Maysan province and ordered investigations into senior security officials on Saturday, as Baghdad widened its response after establishing that drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from the southern province.Military spokesperson Sabah Al-Numan said Al-Zaidi, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, ordered the dismissal of the Maysan provincial…
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Baghdad: 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 confirmed the attacks had originated from its territory, pledged to investigate and dismissed a military commander. The country is under mounting pressure to prevent local militias from aiding other … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Enter…
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