--- title: "Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West oil pipeline after aerial attack" description: "Most outlets led with the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline following an aerial attack, highlighting concerns about rising energy prices and regional instability. Some also noted the Houthi threat and the potential for a broader escalation in the Middle East." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7999-saudi-shuts-east-west-oil-pipeline-after-attacks-energy site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West oil pipeline after aerial attack world · updated 13 Sep 2026, 9:21 AM PKT · 11–13 Sep 2026 · 17 articles from 12 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 13 Sep 2026 — Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West oil pipeline after aerial attack (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline following an aerial attack, highlighting concerns about rising energy prices and regional instability. Some also noted the Houthi threat and the potential for a broader escalation in the Middle East. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [World braces for Big Jump in Oil Prices after Saudi Pipeline Shutdown due to Houthi Threats](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/13-Sep-2026/world-braces-for-big-jump-in-oil-prices-after-saudi-pipeline-shutdown-due-to-houthi-threats) · 13 Sep 2026, 9:21 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD – A drone strike on Saudi Arabia’s critical oil pipeline and Houthi takeover of a key Red Sea island pushed the Middle East’s energy crisis into alarming phase. The latest developments raised fresh fears over global oil supplies as multiple strategic routes used to move crude and commercial shipping come under growing pressure. Saudi Arabia […] - **Business Recorder** — [Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West oil pipeline](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439240/saudi-arabia-shuts-down-east-west-oil-pipeline) · 13 Sep 2026, 2:38 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > ADEN/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline, after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices even higher. The world’s largest crude oil exporter said it temporarily closed the pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack that both Baghdad and Riyadh said had originated in Iraq, where Iranian-backed militi... ### 11 Sep 2026 — Saudi Arabia temporarily shuts East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks (11 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks originating from Iraq, with several noting the pipeline's role in bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Some also linked the attacks to the broader Red Sea crisis and Houthi activity, though not all excerpts explicitly connected the drone strikes to the Houthis. A few outlets added context on global oil prices and energy security concerns. While most described the attacks as originating in Iraq, none of the excerpts provided direct evidence or attribution for the attacks, and the decision not to retaliate was mentioned in a couple of reports. - **Minute Mirror** — [What the Saudi oil pipeline shutdown means for glo...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/what-the-saudi-oil-pipeline-shutdown-means-for-global-markets-628911/) · 12 Sep 2026, 5:57 PM PKT > Saudi Arabia suspends its vital East-West oil pipeline after drone strikes, raising concerns over crude exports, energy security and Stra.... - **24 News HD** — [Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after attacks from Iraq, holds off retaliation](https://www.24newshd.tv/12-Sep-2026/saudi-arabia-shuts-oil-pipeline-attacks-iraq-holds-retaliation) · 12 Sep 2026, 2:41 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi authorities said Friday drones launched from Iraq led to the temporary closure of a crucial oil export route used to bypass the lockdown of the Strait of Hormuz, but said it had chosen not to respond at this stage following a request from the Iraqi prime minister. - **ARY News (English)** — [Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping](https://arynews.tv/saudis-shut-down-oil-pipeline-as-houthis-tighten-grip-on-red-sea-shipping) · 12 Sep 2026, 12:45 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The world’s largest crude oil exporter temporarily closed the pipeline after a drone attack that both Baghdad and... - **BOL News** — [Saudi Arabia halts key oil pipeline as Houthis escalate Red Sea crisis](https://www.bolnews.com/business/saudi-arabia-halts-key-oil-pipeline-as-houthis-escalate-red-sea-crisis) · 12 Sep 2026, 9:50 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi Arabia shuts its key East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack linked to Iraq, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea push global oil prices above $100 a barrel. - **Hum News English** — [Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping](https://humenglish.com/latest/saudi-arabia-shuts-east-west-oil-pipeline-as-houthis-tighten-grip-on-red-sea-shipping/) · 12 Sep 2026, 9:18 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after the vital conduit came under aerial attack, as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Red Sea shipping amid the widening Middle East war. The world’s largest crude oil exporter temporarily closed the pipeline after a drone attack that both Baghdad and Riyadh said had originated in Iraq, where Iranian-backed militias operate. Iraq ... - **Profit** — [Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after drone attack as Houthis tighten Red Sea grip](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/12/saudi-arabia-shuts-east-west-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-as-houthis-tighten-red-sea-grip) · 12 Sep 2026, 8:45 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pipeline carrying 4 million to 5 million barrels per day, or 4% to 5% of global supply, shut as a precaution after an attack originating from Iraq - **Aaj News (English)** — [Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attack from Iraq](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471953/saudi-arabia-shuts-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-from-iraq) · 12 Sep 2026, 8:37 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after ​the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war. The world’s largest crude oil exporter temporarily closed the pipeline after a drone attack that both Baghdad and ‌Riyadh said had originated in Iraq, where Iranian-backed militias operate. Iraq dismissed a military commander on Saturday in response to the att... - **Dawn** — [Saudi Arabia says Iraqi drones forced temporary closure of crucial oil pipeline](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029319/saudi-arabia-says-iraqi-drones-forced-temporary-closure-of-crucial-oil-pipeline) · 12 Sep 2026, 8:30 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi authorities said on Friday drones launched from Iraq led to the temporary closure of a crucial oil export route used to bypass the lockdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Riyadh has increased its use of the East-West pipeline, which links Abqaiq, near the Gulf, to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea, since the start of the Middle East war to bypass the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. The ... - **Dunya News** — [Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/972520-saudis-shut-down-oil-pipeline-as-houthis-tighten-grip-on-red-sea-shipp) · 12 Sep 2026, 7:15 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The world’s largest crude oil exporter temporarily closed the pipeline after a drone attack that both Baghdad ‌and Riyadh said had originated in Iraq, where Iranian-backed militias operate. - **Business Recorder** — [Saudi shuts East-West oil pipeline after attacks: energy ministry](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439068/saudi-shuts-east-west-oil-pipeline-after-attacks-energy-ministry) · 12 Sep 2026, 12:19 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > RIYADH: Saudi authorities shut the East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina areas after it came under attack, injuring a number of people, an energy ministry official told state media on Friday. Also read: Houthis attack southern Saudi cities for second day, Saudi-led coalition says “The East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions was subjected to several attacks on Thursday morn... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Saudi Arabia temporarily shuts East-West Pipeline after attacks](https://www.arabnews.pk/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-temporarily-shuts-east-west-pipeline-after-attacks-3000993) · 11 Sep 2026, 11:41 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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