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Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen

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What happened

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:34:43 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say

  2. Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional 'insecurity' as Yemen fighting flares

  3. At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN

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

  5. Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks

  6. Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane

  7. Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen

Sources

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