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Iraqi military commander dismissed after drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, prime minister’s office says

By Thomson Reuters Sep 11, 2026 | 5:05 PM

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 by Chris ​Reese)