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

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 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)


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