Iraq confirms Saudi pipeline attack originated from its soil; Iran-backed militia reach grows

Iraq confirmed that an attack on Saudi energy infrastructure was launched from its territory, implicating Iran-backed militias operating with impunity inside Iraq. This marks a direct cross-border strike on Saudi critical infrastructure and signals escalating Iranian proxy capability and Iraqi state weakness. The incident raises the risk of Saudi retaliation and broader Gulf escalation, though the exact group and chain of command remain unconfirmed.