Iraq Seizes Drone-Launching Platform Used in Saudi Pipeline Attack Near Iranian Border

Iraqi security forces located and seized a drone-launching platform in Maysan province's al-Tayeb border district near the Sheeb crossing, east of Amara, that was used to launch the long-range drones -- reported capable of traveling roughly 1,100km -- in the Sept 10 attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. Lieutenant General Saad Maan said Iraq applies a 'principle of preventive sovereignty' against attacks launched from its territory. Iraq's commander-in-chief approved an Iranian request to join the investigation and review its findings; the article cites no direct evidence of Iranian government involvement, only that the launch site sits in a border region where Iran-aligned militias maintain a presence.