Saudi Arabia said drones originating in Iraq struck its East-West pipeline. Iraq denounced the strike.
Iraq also removed a military commander who had directed operations in Maysan province. Further details are expected as events unfold.
Saudi Arabia reports drone strike on pipeline, says aircraft came from Iraq
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- · CNBCSaudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq
- · BBC NewsSaudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
- · The GuardianSaudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq
- · Al JazeeraIran’s Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’
- · Al JazeeraWhy Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil
- · CNBCBrent crude tops $109 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
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