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Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, says drones launched from Iraq hit it

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What happened

Saudi Arabia on Friday (September 11) said drones launched from Iraq hit the East-West pipeline and led to its closure.

Key facts

  • Saudi Arabia on Friday (September 11) said drones launched from Iraq hit the East-West pipeline and led to its closure.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:21:18 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

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  1. Live: Saudi shuts East-West oil pipeline after multiple Houthi attacks

  2. Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq

  3. Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq

  4. Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, says drones launched from Iraq hit it

  5. Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down

  6. Oil routes in peril as attacks shut Saudi pipeline and Houthis threaten key waterway

  7. Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline as Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island

Sources

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