Maysan Governorate anchors the Iraq–Saudi crisis fallout: cross-border attacks from Iraq disrupt East-West pipeline, rattling regional energy flows.
Iraq has agreed to a joint investigation with Iran into drone launch sites near the border, while border crossings with Iran are closed. The Saudi East-West pipeline has been attacked, with Riyadh suspending the route as security reviews proceed. Officials say no group has claimed responsibility.
The Houthis have expanded control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, seizing a key island in Bab el-Mandeb and threatening global oil routes. Iraq and Iran-backed militias are implicated in attacks on the East-West Saudi pipeline, prompting Saudi closure and heightened regional tension as global oil markets brace for prices to rise.
Iraq has closed border crossings with Iran after a Saudi pipeline attack allegedly launched from Iraqi soil. Officials say drone launchers were found near border crossings, and authorities are tightening intelligence operations and reassigning border duties as investigations proceed.
The East-West pipeline has been hit by drones launched from Iraqi soil, prompting Saudi suspensions and Iraqi security actions. Iraqi authorities have sacked Missan province's commander and closed multiple border crossings as Baghdad probes the incident. The strikes, linked to Iran-aligned factions, test the sovereignty of Iraq as the US-led coalition withdraws.