Iraq's prime minister's office dismissed a military commander on September 12, 2026, after investigations confirmed that recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory. The dismissal follows cross-border drone strikes attributed to militia forces based in Iraq.
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Iraqi military commander dismissed after drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, prime minister's office says Reuters
CAIRO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - An Iraqi military commander was dismissed early on Saturday after investigations confirmed the latest drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from Iraq, according to a statement by Iraq's prime minister's office. The commander led operations in Maysan province in southern Iraq, according to the statement. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Muayad Hameed; Editing
Iraq has dismissed a military commander after investigations found that recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia were launched from Iraqi territory, the prime minister’s office said. The commander, who oversaw operations in Maysan province in southern Iraq, was removed following the findings.