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Iraq Fires Maysan Commander After Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Pipeline
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Iraq's military removed the commander of Maysan Province after drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline were determined to have originated from inside Iraq, according to reporting on the incident. The pipeline closure followed the attacks on Saturday. No additional details about the commander's removal or the investigation were provided.
Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-12/iraq-fires-maysan-commander-after-drone-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-s-pipeline
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