Iraqi PM dismisses Maysan police chief following drone strikes on Saudi pipeline
Iraq's prime minister has removed the Maysan province police chief and transferred other security directors, with a spokesman saying they were referred for investigation.
Iraq's prime minister dismissed the Maysan police chief and transferred provincial security directors from their posts following drone strikes targeting a Saudi oil pipeline, according to a government spokesman cited by Anadolu Agency.
The officials were referred for investigation in connection with the incident. The move underscores tensions over cross-border attacks and security responsibilities in the region.
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- Iraqi premier dismisses Maysan police chief after drone strikes on Saudi pipeline — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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