Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West oil pipeline following drone attack
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Saudi Arabia, Iraq
Saudi Arabia
September 12, 2026
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Saudi Arabia closed its critical East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq. The pipeline has been a major route for global oil supplies.
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