Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq

Iraq condemns the attack, dismisses a military commander who led operations in Maysan province.Saudi Arabia has expressed its “strongest condemnation” after its East-West oil pipeline was hit by drones launched from Iraq.In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the pipeline was targeted in the Riyadh and Medina areas by “several drones originating from Iraq”, resulting in injuries and material damage.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Why Pakistan is talking to Iran as the Houthi-Saudi fight escalateslist 2 of 3Can the Houthis close the Red Sea after seizing the Yemen coast?list 3 of 3Can BRICS help reshape global order by strengthening emerging economies?end of listIt added, however, that it would not retaliate for now, following a request from Baghdad, while reserving the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security and critical facilities.“At the request of the Iraqi Prime Minister to allow the brotherly Iraqi government the opportunity to take the necessary measures to prevent attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the Kingdom and neighbouring countries, the Kingdom has chosen not to respond at this stage and ...