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Who was responsible for the attacks that led to the pipeline shutdown?
Sep 11, 2026 · world · 4 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
Iranian‑backed militias — 1 outlet
Reuters attributes the drone attacks that forced the shutdown to Iranian‑backed militias.
Reuters · Sep 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks amid Houthi advances
Iraq‑based drones — 3 outlets
Siasat Daily, Dawn and NBC News say the attacks originated from drones launched from Iraq.
The Siasat Daily · Sep 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts, shuts East-West oil pipeline after attacks
Dawn · Sep 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia temporarily closes East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq
NBC News · Sep 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq
What the facts support
- Saudi Arabia shut its East‑West oil pipeline after attacks on September 8, 2026.
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