# Iran-aligned militias

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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)

### Pipeline Shutdown Disrupts 4-5% of Global Oil; 3 Border Crossings Reopen
2026-09-13 06:56:16 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A drone strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline shut a corridor carrying 4-5% of global crude, while Iraq closed and is now phased-reopening three Iran border crossings. Logistics operators face dual disruption: a precautionary halt on a key oil artery and suspended cross-border trade at Shalamsheh, al-Shib and al-Mandali.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/saudi-east-west-pipeline-shutdown-iraq-iran-border-crossings

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