Saudi Arabia shuts key pipeline that moves 5% of world's oil supply after drone attack from Iraq
Saudi ArabiaWhat to know
- Saudi Arabia has shut down a major pipeline a day after it was attacked by Iraqi drones on Thursday.S1
- 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.S2
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Saudi Arabia shuts key pipeline that moves 5% of world's oil supply after drone attack from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has shut down a major pipeline a day after it was attacked by Iraqi drones on Thursday.
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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.
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Published Sep 12, 2026
What to know
- Saudi Arabia has shut down a major pipeline a day after it was attacked by Iraqi drones on Thursday.S1
- 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.S2
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