Iraq closes Shalamjah border crossing, opens probe after attacks on Saudi Arabia traced to Iraqi territory

Iraq has closed the Shalamjah crossing with Iran and dismissed the Maysan operations commander after attacks targeting Saudi Arabia were traced to a location inside Maysan governorate.

Iraq closed the Shalamjah border crossing with Iran on the orders of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, halting traveler and goods movement.
Al-Zaidi dismissed the Maysan operations commander and ordered an investigative council after Iraqi authorities said attacks on Saudi Arabia were launched from within the governorate.
Al-Zaidi directed an urgent investigation into the attacks and their perpetrators, saying the state will not be lenient with activity that endangers Iraq or its foreign relations.
The Iraqi government condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed that its territory and airspace will not serve as a launchpad for aggression against other states.

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