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Saudi East-West Pipeline
Coverage from Al Jazeera, WIVB, and others
Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline moves oil from the kingdom’s eastern fields to Red Sea export facilities, including Yanbu, reducing reliance on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Its strategic value makes the route a target in regional security disputes. Coverage includes the drone attack traced by Iraqi authorities to Maysan province, Saudi Arabia’s precautionary suspension of the pipeline, and investigations into suspected Iran-backed militia involvement. The episode also raised questions about protection of energy infrastructure, Iraq’s control over armed groups, and the effects of disruption on oil exports and regional shipping security.
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Iraqi security forces seized a suspected drone-launching platform in Maysan province after an attack from Iraq struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions.
9/13/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline on Friday after Iran-backed militias launched drones from Iraq's Maysan province, prompting an Iraqi investigation.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia said drones launched from Iraq damaged and temporarily shut the East-West pipeline near Riyadh and Medina on Thursday morning.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraqi security forces seized suspected drone-launch equipment in Maysan province after drones launched from Iraq struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline near Riyadh and Medina.
9/13/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraqi authorities said Iran-backed militias launched drones from Maysan province at Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, prompting a temporary shutdown and an investigation.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia stopped the East-West Pipeline after Iraq-based militants launched damaging drone attacks near Riyadh and Medina during the regional conflict.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Drones struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions, prompting a shutdown that could disrupt crude exports through Yanbu.
9/14/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iran-linked drones apparently launched from Iraq struck Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline late Thursday, prompting closure and threatening oil exports through Yanbu.
9/14/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline near Medina after a drone launched from Iraq caused a fire, injuries, and material damage.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraq closed crossings with Iran on Thursday after drones reportedly launched from Maysan attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraqi authorities investigated Saturday after Iran-backed militias allegedly launched drones from Maysan province against Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, prompting a temporary shutdown.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia shut the East-West oil pipeline on Friday after drones launched from Iraq attacked the facility, prompting Iraq to investigate and dismiss a commander.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraq confirmed Saturday that drones launched from Maysan province attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, prompting an investigation and temporary shutdown.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia shut the East-West crude oil pipeline on Friday after Iraq-launched drones damaged facilities in the Riyadh and Medina regions on Thursday.
9/11/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraqi security forces seized a suspected drone-launching platform in Maysan province after drones launched from Iraq struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline near Riyadh and Medina.
9/13/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia shut the East-West Pipeline on Friday after drones reportedly launched from Iraq attacked the facility, prompting an Iraqi investigation in Maysan province.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraq's government investigated and dismissed security officials after drones launched from Iraqi territory attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, temporarily disrupting an alternative oil route to the Red Sea.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a military commander after a drone launched from Maysan targeted Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, leading to a temporary shutdown and border closure.
9/12/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia said Iraq-launched drones attacked the East-West oil pipeline near Medina on September 11, 2026, while Riyadh delayed retaliation after an Iraqi request.
9/11/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
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Saudi Arabia shut the East-West pipeline after drone strikes launched from Iraq damaged the route and threatened crude exports to Yanbu on the Red Sea.
9/14/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iran-backed Iraqi militias reportedly struck Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline with drones, potentially disrupting the kingdom's Red Sea crude-export route amid constrained Strait of Hormuz traffic.
9/11/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Saudi Arabia said drones launched from Iraq or Iran attacked the East-West oil pipeline in Riyadh and Medina, temporarily halting operations and injuring several people.
9/11/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General