On 15 September, Security Media Cell chief Saad Maan said an intelligence committee was investigating drone launches from Iraqi territory and that intelligence, technical, fingerprint and forensic work was continuing. Press reports connected the inquiry to the recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and said authorities had located the launch platform inside Iraq. The reports relied on the Iraqi authorities’ announcement rather than an independently identified site.
- TRT World15 Sept, 16:19
“Iraq discovers drone launch site as investigation into Saudi attacks continues.”
Iraq discovers drone launch site as investigation into Saudi attacks continues
- en.964media.com15 Sept, 18:46
“An intelligence committee was formed, and the platform from which the drones were launched inside Iraqi territory was discovered. The investigation is continuing through intelligence and technical work, forensic evidence, fingerprints and other investigative measures.”
An intelligence committee was formed, and the platform from which the drones were launched inside Iraqi territory was discovered. The investigation is ongoing, with the use of intelligence and technical efforts, forensic evidence, fingerprints and other details related to completing the investigation.
disclosure of the platform’s location, attribution by Iraqi authorities, arrests or warrants, or a faction’s direct response by 22 September; any of these moves this file.