Saudi authorities said Friday drones launched from Iraq led to the temporary closure of a crucial oil export
Corroborated by 4 sources from 4 publishers
TL;DR
- Published Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens. Iraq said it had fired a military commander and launched an investigation after admitting the drone attack on its neighbour's East-West pipeline had originated in one of its provinces bordering Iran. The 1,200km (745 mile) pipeline has helped Saudi Arabia - the world's largest crude oil exporter - bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
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Investing.com News
https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/saudi-arabia-shuts-key-oil-pipeline-after-houthis-drone-attack--reuters-4898625
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BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62m933465eo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS
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https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/saudi-arabia-options-faces-mounting-threats-iran-allies-136384544