Iraq/Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Shuts Key Oil Pipeline after Drone Attack Launched from Iraq

Sep 12, 2026 | Tiffanie Turnbull
BBC
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Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens. Iraq said it had fired a military commander and launched an investigation after admitting the drone attack on its neighbour's East-West pipeline had originated in one of its provinces bordering Iran. Saudi Arabia has previously accused Iran-backed militia in Iraq of targeting its oil facilities.