strikeSep 12, 2026

Drones from Iraq attack and set pipeline on fire in Saudi Arabia

Summary

The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher.

Source: Ricardo Figueira — Read the full report

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Ricardo FigueiraBy Ricardo Figueira
The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher. An oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, deemed "essential" for bypassing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has…

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