Iraq's Oil Export Hopes Hit by Pipeline Attack Fallout

The closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline has put Iraq under pressure after attacks from within its territory were confirmed.

Saudi officials had previously attributed the damage to a drone strike, but satellite images revealed that the assault was launched from a site in Maysan province, which borders Iran.

The Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi responded by firing the operations commander of the region and ordering an investigation into the attacks.

The incident has significant implications for Iraq's economy, as the country relies heavily on oil exports to sustain its revenue.