# Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack from Iraq

https://mins.news/en/item/55531

- BBC News, 2026-09-12 04:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62m933465eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Saudi Arabia has closed its critical East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq struck it. Iraq said the attack originated in Maysan province, bordering Iran, removed the area’s military commander and opened an investigation. Riyadh said it would not retaliate for now.

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