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Drones from Iraq attack and set pipeline on fire in Saudi Arabia

The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher. Grouped from 8 articles across 7 sources.

8 reports7 sourcesSep 12, 2026, 7:47 AM
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EuronewsSep 12, 2026, 7:47 AM

Drones from Iraq attack and set pipeline on fire in Saudi Arabia

The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher.

BBC NewsSep 12, 2026, 4:43 AM

Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq

Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran.

ABC AustraliaSep 11, 2026, 11:53 PM

Saudi Arabia closes oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq

Drones launched from Iraq have hit a major Saudi oil pipeline and led to its closure, as Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels capture a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.

Al JazeeraSep 11, 2026, 9:30 PM

Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq

Iraq condemns the attack, dismisses a military commander who led operations in Maysan province.

CNBCSep 11, 2026, 9:35 PM

Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq

Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.

ABC NewsSep 12, 2026, 1:57 AM

Iran live updates: Saudi Arabia shuts down key pipeline after multiple attacks

The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary flashpoint in the conflict.

Financial TimesSep 11, 2026, 8:21 PM

Saudi Arabia shuts East-West pipeline that bypasses Hormuz after attacks

Move is likely to put further momentum behind fast-rising oil prices

Al JazeeraSep 12, 2026, 2:18 AM

Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack

Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.

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