Iraq Fires Maysan Commander After Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Pipeline

Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline following drone attacks traced back to Iraq. This closure has increased instability within global energy markets and exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi oil export routes during regional tensions. In response to the incident, Iraq dismissed the Maysan commander after it was determined that the drone strikes were launched from within Iraqi territory. The situation underscores the ongoing security risks affecting critical energy infrastructure and the resulting diplomatic fallout between the two nations.