Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline struck by drones launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has reported that its East-West pipeline was hit by drones launched from Iraqi territory. Iraq condemned the attack, and Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into those responsible.
Saudi Arabian authorities have reported that the country's East-West pipeline was struck by drones launched from neighboring Iraq. Al Jazeera reported the incident, citing a Saudi statement.
Iraq's response
The Iraqi government swiftly condemned the attack. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation to identify those responsible for launching the drones toward the Saudi pipeline.
No detailed information has yet been made public regarding the extent of damage to the pipeline, any casualties, or the specific location within Iraq from which the drones were launched. Neither Saudi nor Iraqi authorities have identified which group or party may be behind the attack.
Investigation underway
The Iraqi prime minister's swift order for an investigation indicates that Baghdad is treating the incident seriously and wants to establish the circumstances under which drones were launched from its territory against a neighboring country's infrastructure. Further details about the perpetrators and motives are not available pending the outcome of the investigation.
Saudi authorities have not yet issued additional comment on the current operational status of the pipeline following the attack.
