# Saudi Arabia says Iraq-launched drones hit East-West pipeline, holds off retaliation

https://mins.news/en/item/55144

- Reuters, 2026-09-11 20:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-says-drones-launched-iraq-hit-east-west-pipeline-holds-off-2026-09-11/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa463a0b45a8a000155ada2

> Saudi Arabia said drones launched from Iraq attacked its East-West pipeline. A Saudi Foreign Ministry statement said Riyadh would not retaliate for now at Iraq’s prime minister’s request, while reserving the right to take all necessary steps to protect its sovereignty, security and critical facilities.

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