Iraq closes border crossings following drone strikes on Saudi pipeline
Baghdad announced closure of several crossing points and said it is investigating circumstances surrounding alleged breaches at the sites.
Iraq has closed several border crossings after drone strikes targeted a Saudi pipeline, according to the country's authorities. Baghdad said it is taking "necessary legal measures" to establish the circumstances surrounding "breaches and violations that occurred at these crossings," according to Anadolu Agency.
The closures follow reported drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure, though Iraq has not directly claimed responsibility for the strikes.
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