# Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used to target Saudi oil pipeline

https://mins.news/en/item/56285

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-13 02:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/iraq-seizes-drone-launching-platform-used-for-targeting-saudi-oil-pipeline?traffic_source=rss

> Iraqi security forces seized a drone-launching platform allegedly used in the strike on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline. The site was traced to Maysan province near Iran’s border. Iraq is investigating those responsible with Iranian participation, while Saudi Arabia has so far held off retaliation.

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