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Iraq PM tells Saudi Crown Prince Iraqi territory won't be used for…
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month in an attack that originated in Iraq, according to the report; Baghdad now offers a pledge.

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- First reported by Al Jazeera: “Iraq PM tells Saudi Crown Prince Iraqi territory won’t be used for attacks”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:20 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIraq's prime minister has told Saudi Arabia's crown prince that Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe backdrop is that Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month, in an attack that originated in Iraq.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI love this for them. A neighbor says, I won't let it happen again, and everybody gets to grow.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is what my grandmother calls wishful thinking with paperwork.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a pledge.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA pledge is just a promise that sounds more official, Hank. I've made several of those.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe report gives us the pledge and the pipeline strike.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt does not say how Iraq plans to enforce it, so I can't tell you either.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen it's a work in progress, which is the best kind of progress, because nobody can prove you wrong yet.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI once promised myself I'd call my mother more often. She's still waiting.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd I've put that on your board, right under cry less at trailers.
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