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Iraq orders closure of Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran, two sources say
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered investigations and removed regional commanders after drones launched from Iraq hit Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, officials said.
- On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi closed three border crossings with Iran—Shalamcheh, Al-Sheeb, and Mandali—as an "economic penalty" after determining Iranian-linked drones attacked a Saudi Arabian pipeline from Iraqi territory.
- Saudi Arabia reported Friday that its East-West pipeline was struck by drones originating from Iraq, causing casualties and property damage before a temporary shutdown. Al-Zaidi then dismissed the military commander in Missan province where authorities determined the drones launched.
- Authorities closed the three crossings after discovering drone materials and equipment were smuggled from Iran into Iraq. The security source said the decision was part of an intelligence effort to "track down the perpetrators and prevent their escape."
- Al-Zaidi pledged that his government "will not tolerate any activity that puts Iraq or its relations with friendly countries at risk." Investigation committees were directed to determine how materials entered Iraq and hold those responsible accountable.
- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq denied involvement in the drone attacks and expressed readiness to participate in a government investigation. Authorities have begun administrative reorganization and stepped up intelligence activities at several border crossings to determine security breaches.
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