Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has closed its critical East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack that originated from Iraq. The Iraqi government admitted responsibility for the incident and dismissed a military commander in the border province where the drones were launched. This event occurs amidst widening regional conflicts, including Houthi advances in Yemen, which have pushed global crude oil prices above $100 per barrel.
- ▪Satellite images confirmed damage to the 1,200km East-West pipeline, which transports 4% to 5% of the global oil supply.
- ▪Iraq fired the military commander of Maysan governorate after confirming the drone attack was launched from that province.
- ▪Saudi Arabia stated it would not retaliate immediately but reserved the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty.
- ▪The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law.
- ▪Houthi rebels in Yemen have seized control of much of the coastline and claim authority over the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- ▪Crude oil prices have risen to over $100 a barrel for the first time since July due to these geopolitical developments.
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- ▪ Saudi Arabia shuts down oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq — The Guardian — World
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Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from IraqImage source, Copernicus Sentinel-3/ReutersImage caption, Satellite images show sites where the East-West pipeline was hitByTiffanie TurnbullPublished12 September 2026, 05:20 BSTUpdated 34 minutes agoSaudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.Iraq said it had fired a military commander and launched an investigation after admitting the drone attack on its neighbour's East-West pipeline had originated in one of its provinces bordering Iran.The 1,200km (745 mile) pipeline has helped Saudi Arabia - the world's largest crude oil exporter - bypass the Strait of Hormuz.The incident comes amid a major advance by the Iranian-backed…
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