Iraq Acts After Drone Attacks Damage Key Saudi Oil Pipeline

Iraq has taken disciplinary action following attacks on a strategic Saudi oil pipeline. The pipeline was targeted by drone attacks, which caused damage and injuries.

The East-West oil pipeline is a key route for transporting crude from Saudi Arabia's eastern oil fields to the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down the pipeline as a precaution after the attacks.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered the removal of the commander of the Maysan Operations Command, citing that the attacks were launched from Maysan province.