# Maysan province

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-13**: Crossings reopen in phases; Iran joins investigation — Iraq announces phased reopening of the three crossings from Sept 13 to Sept 17; Shalamsheh and al-Shib reopen to passengers but not trade; Baghdad approves Iran's request to join the investigation.
- **2026-09-12**: Launch platform seized near al-Shib crossing — Iraqi security sources locate drone launchers near the al-Shib/al-Tayeb border district in northeastern Maysan; the state-run INA announces the seizure and forensic work begins.
- **2026-09-11**: Baghdad sacks Maysan commander and closes Iran border crossings — Iraq dismisses the military commander in Maysan province and closes the Shalamsheh, al-Shib and al-Mandali crossings to boost intelligence and stop violations.
- **2026-09-10**: Drones strike Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline — Several drones launched from Iraq hit the pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions, injuring several people and forcing a precautionary shutdown; some reports date the strike to Sept 11.
- **2026-07**: US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militants in Iraq — Precursor escalation: strikes respond to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities, heightening regional tensions.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iraq Seizes Drone Launch Platform in Strike on 4-5% Global Oil Pipeline
2026-09-13 06:56:06 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Iraqi forces seized the drone-launching platform used in a cross-border strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, handing investigators forensic material for attribution. For defense planners, the attack is a case study in how low-cost UAS from militia-controlled borderlands can threaten strategic energy infrastructure and force costly counter-drone responses.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/iraq-drone-launch-platform-seizure-saudi-pipeline-defense

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