Iraqi Military Commander Dismissed After Drone Attacks Against Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister’s Office Says
- Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed the Operations Commander on Saturday following investigations confirming that drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from Maysan province in southern Iraq.
- Drone strikes hit the East-West Pipeline in the Hejaz Region on Thursday, September 10, causing damage; Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down the facility as a precaution.
- The Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned the attack but agreed not to retaliate after Al-Zaidi requested Baghdad prevent future strikes; Iraq rejected any action that "harms the Kingdom's security and stability."
- Al-Zaidi's office announced consideration of legal action against those involved and ordered an investigative committee for the Maysan Operations Command, emphasizing the state will not tolerate such activities.
- Iraq reaffirmed that its airspace will not serve as a launching point for aggression, stating its policy prioritizes regional cooperation and stability over conflict.
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A drone attack on the Saudi oil pipeline East-West was carried out from the Iraqi province of Maysan and was announced by the Iraqi Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi.
The head of the Iraqi Government, Ali Al-Zaydi, directed the formation of a Board of Inquiry to lead operations in Maysan governorate, on the basis of the fact that the marches targeting the oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia had been launched from one of the sites inside the governorate.
Prime minister orders investigation into Maysan Operations Command after attacks traced to site in province
Iraqi Commander Dismissed After Drone Attack Discovery
An Iraqi military commander was removed from his position following investigations revealing the origin of recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia was Iraq. The commander was responsible for operations in Maysan province, as stated by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office.
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