# Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/56126

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-12 18:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/12/iraq-probes-drone-strikes-on-saudi-arabia-shuts-three-crossings-to-iran?traffic_source=rss

> Iraq has confirmed that drones attacking Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline were launched from its territory. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed the military commander in Maysan, ordered an investigation and approved a joint probe with Iran, while three crossings into Iran were temporarily closed after launch sites were found.

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