Drone Attack Halts Saudi Arabia's East West Oil Pipeline
Several drones launched from Iraqi territory struck Saudi Arabia's East to West oil pipeline on Friday, September 11, 2026 (20 Shahrivar 1405), forcing a temporary halt to the pipeline, which carries about 4 to 5 percent of global oil supply and is Saudi Arabia's only alternative route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi officials traced the launch site to Iraq's Maysan province near the Iranian border, and Iraq agreed to Iran's request to join a joint investigation into the attack's origin.
Recorded figures
- Pipeline status
- temporarily halted
- Share of global oil supply
- ۴ تا ۵ درصد
- Brent weekly change
- nearly 13% weekly gain, above $100/bbl
As of Sep 12, 2026
Sources
Iraqi security and intelligence forces have tracked down and seized the drone launch platform used in the attack on Saudi Arabia's East West oil pipeline.
Cited Sep 13, 2026
Brent crude headed for a nearly 13 percent weekly gain and a return above 100 dollars a barrel.
Cited Sep 13, 2026
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