Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after Iraq drone attack

Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after Iraq drone attack

Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its critical East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraqi territory struck pumping facilities in the Riyadh and Medina regions. The pipeline, a key bypass for the Strait of Hormuz carrying roughly 5% of global oil supply, was halted as a precaution amid escalating regional tensions with Iran-backed Houthis.

Hot on The week ending September 12, 2026 · #14 story of that period · 26 articles from 16 sources