WorldDrones from Iraq attack and set Saudi pipeline on fire
Drones from Iraq attacked Saudi Arabia’s East–West pipeline and set it ablaze. The route is crucial for sending Saudi oil to the Red Sea while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and the incident could push oil and fuel prices even higher.
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- Saudi Oil Pipeline That Bypasses Hormuz Shut After Attacks
Saudi Arabia shut its critical East-West oil pipeline as a precaution after multiple attacks on Thursday, the Energy Ministry said. The pipeline serves as an alternative route for shipments unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
MAJORSaudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline, blaming drones from IraqSaudi Arabia says several drones launched from Iraq struck its East-West oil pipeline, causing injuries and damage and prompting a precautionary shutdown. The attack came as Houthi forces expanded their control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Live: Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attack launched from IraqSaudi Arabia has closed its crucial East-West oil pipeline after Thursday’s attack, putting an important alternative route for Gulf crude exports at risk. Iraq’s foreign ministry said the country has decided not to retaliate for now.
MAJORSaudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack from IraqSaudi 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.
Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attackSaudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack. Riyadh says the strike originated in Iraq. The pipeline had enabled Saudi Arabia to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
- Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after the vital conduit came under aerial attack amid the widening Middle East war. The move comes as the Houthis tighten their control over shipping in the Red Sea.
- Saudi pipeline comes under drone attack launched from Iraq, Foreign Ministry says
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.
- Trans-Arabian pipeline shut down in two sections following attacks, Energy Ministry says
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry says sections of the East-West oil pipeline near Medina and Riyadh were shut down as a precaution after several attacks, which injured several people. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, while U.S. intelligence sources did not rule out drone strikes from Iraq by pro-Iranian groups.
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from IraqSaudi Arabia says several drones originating from Iraq struck its East-West oil pipeline near Riyadh and Medina, causing injuries and material damage and prompting a temporary shutdown. Riyadh is holding off retaliation at Baghdad’s request. Iraq condemned the attack, and Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into those responsible.
Saudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq hit oil pipeline; Baghdad orders probeSaudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq struck an oil pipeline, causing injuries and damage. Baghdad has ordered an investigation into the attack.
- Saudi Arabia says Iraq-launched drones hit East-West pipeline, holds off retaliation
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.
- Saudi Arabia shuts East-West pipeline that bypasses Hormuz after attacks
Saudi Arabia has closed its East-West oil pipeline after attacks. The move is likely to add further momentum to rapidly rising oil prices.
Saudi Arabia shuts East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacksSaudi Arabia shut down the East-West crude oil pipeline after it was hit by multiple attacks.
