Iraq confirms attacks on Saudi pipeline originated from Iraqi territory and other Mideast news

Iraq's government says attacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory, pledging to investigate furtherByThe Associated PressSeptember 12, 2026, 2:59 AMAttacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory, said Iraq's government Saturday, pledging to probe further. Iraq closed two key border crossings with Iran, halting all passenger and commercial traffic until further notice, Iran’s state-run media reported Saturday.Meanwhile, fears mount that gas and oil prices may rise and international shipping could be further disrupted after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis seized a key island and captured a Red Sea port. Here’s a look at the latest news in the Middle East. Full coverage can be found here.Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into the operations command in Maysan province and dismissed its commander after authorities determined that attacks targeting Saudi Arabia were launched from a site in the province, the Iraqi government said in a statement early Saturday. Saudi Arabia shut down the major, cross-country oil pipeline on Friday, saying it was a “precautionary measure."The Saudi Foreign Ministry blamed the attacks on sever...