Event details
Saudi Arabia suspended operation of its critical East-West oil pipeline after a drone strike it says originated from Iraqi territory, marking the latest attack on regional energy infrastructure amid the wider Iran war.
Context
The East-West pipeline is a key alternative route for Saudi crude that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz; its shutdown removes a major buffer against Hormuz-related supply disruption and could tighten global oil markets further.
- Local time
- 10:15 PM Riyadh time, Sep 12, 2026
- Location
- Saudi Arabia
- Relationship
- Update