Iraq admits pipeline attack launched from its territory; Iran distances from Houthis amid Saudi tensions

Iraqi PM al-Zaidi removed Maysan's military chief after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipelines originated from that border province. Iran's Pezeshkian, at the BRICS summit, denied seeking confrontation with Riyadh and disassociated Tehran from Houthi actions. Lebanese-Israeli talks are slated for Rome in October under US mediation to de-escalate border clashes.