Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed one of the country's military commanders following a drone attack on a critical Saudi pipeline that originated from Iraqi territory, his office said in an X/Twitter post on Saturday.
"His Excellency (al-Zaidi) ordered the dismissal of the Operations Commander from his position, following confirmation that the attacks targeting the brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were launched from one of the sites within the province," the post read.
The post further noted that al-Zaidi "directed the formation of an investigative committee regarding the Maysan Operations Command."
On Friday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, noting that it had chosen not to retaliate following a request by al-Zaidi.
Iraq thanked the Saudis for their decision not to retaliate.
Iraq condemns attack as al-Zaidi considers legal action against those involved
Also on Friday, the Iraqi government condemned the attack, which targeted Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, saying it rejects any action that "harms the Kingdom's security and stability, or prejudices the longstanding fraternal relations between the two countries."
According to an X post by al-Zaidi's office, the Iraqi prime minister is considering legal action against those involved in the attack, "emphasizing that the state will not tolerate any activity that exposes Iraq or its relations with brotherly and friendly countries to danger."
"Iraq renews its affirmation that its territories and airspace will not be a launching point for aggression against any country, and that its policy is based on respect for the sovereignty of states, rejection of aggression against them, and working to make its relations with its regional neighbors a bridge for cooperation and stability, not an arena for tension and conflict," the post added.
Earlier on Friday, the Saudi Energy Ministry said that the East-West Pipeline was temporarily shut down following the attacks, which injured several people.
Reuters contributed to this report.