Iraq closes border crossings and recovers drone launch platforms after attack on Saudi Arabia traced to its territory

Iraq has closed border crossings and recovered drone launch platforms after confirming an attack on Saudi Arabia originated from its southern territory.

• Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed measures taken after the attack on Saudi Arabia, which Baghdad traced to a site in Maysan province.
• Iraqi authorities closed the Shalamjah, Al-Sheeb, and Mandali border crossings for administrative and security reasons, keeping Zurbatiyah and Al-Mundhiriyah open.
• Iraqi forces found 15 drone-launch platforms in a southern region, spokesman Sabah al-Nu'man said, adding that Iraq will not allow any threat targeting Saudi Arabia.
• Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi reiterated that Iraq will not be an arena for others' conflicts or a launchpad for attacks on neighbors.
• Thursday's drone attack targeted Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions, prompting the kingdom to shut down the pipeline.
• Algeria's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty and affirmed solidarity with the kingdom.
• Iraqi Lieutenant General Saad Maan said an intelligence task force seized the drone-launching platform and that Iraq approved an Iranian request to join the investigation.
• Iraq has resumed trade and passenger movement through its border crossings with Iran, with traveler entry restarting at al-Shaib and al-Shalamjah on Sunday.
• Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has dismissed the operations and police commanders of Maysan province over the incident.
• An alliance of Tehran-backed Iraqi factions has denied involvement in the attack, with no group having claimed responsibility.