Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after Iraqi drone attack
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Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its critical East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq struck pumping facilities on Thursday. Iraq opened an investigation and dismissed a military commander, while Riyadh held off on retaliation amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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