Iraq Probes Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia, Closes Three Iran Border Crossings
BAGHDAD, 13 September 2026 (Nosheen): Iraq has launched an investigation into a drone attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and temporarily closed three border crossings with Iran after Saudi Arabia and Iraq said the drones were launched from Iraqi territory. An Iraqi security source said the closures were part of an intelligence operation to track down those responsible, prevent their escape and curb the smuggling of drones through the crossings. The crossings closed include Shalamsheh in Basra province, al-Shib in Missan and al-Mandali in Diyala, while other crossings with Iran remain operational. Iraq’s security media cell said authorities had begun administrative and security reorganisation at several border crossings and intensified intelligence activities to identify security breaches a...
