On 15 September, Roya News reported that Saudi Arabia said multiple drones launched from Iraq struck its East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions and caused injuries. Riyadh reportedly deferred retaliation at Baghdad’s request while reserving its right to self-defense; Baghdad vowed legal action and said Iraqi territory and airspace would not be used to attack neighboring states.
- Roya News15 Sept, 05:56
“Saudi Arabia holds retaliation at Baghdad’s request while reserving its right to defend its territory. Baghdad vows legal action and says its territory and airspace will not be used for attacks on neighbors.”
Iraqi identification of suspects, arrests, prosecutions, or restrictions on launch infrastructure by 18 September, and any Saudi statement ending the pause; any of these moves this file.