Iraq seizes drone platform linked to attacks on Saudi oil pipeline

Saudi authorities have identified the origin of a recent hostile launch as a site in Iraq’s Maysan province, a region that borders Iran in the country’s southeast. The determination follows a coordinated investigation by Saudi security and intelligence agencies after the incident, which prompted heightened alerts across the kingdom’s southern frontier.

Officials said the launch point lies within a short distance of the Iranian border, a factor that could shape regional diplomatic and security responses. While the precise nature of the weapon—whether a missile, drone or other projectile—has not been disclosed, Saudi ministries have pledged continued monitoring of the area and cooperation with Iraqi counterparts to prevent further escalations.