# Saudi pipeline comes under drone attack launched from Iraq, Foreign Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/55337

- TASS, 2026-09-12 00:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2186509

> Saudi Arabia condemned attacks by several drones launched from Iraq against the East-West oil pipeline near Medina and Riyadh, saying the strikes caused casualties. Riyadh decided not to retaliate at Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s request, but said it reserves the right to take all measures to protect its sovereignty, national security and economic facilities.

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