Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline

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President Donald Trump stated on September 12 in Dublin that Iran is likely responsible for an aerial attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which is crucial for oil exports bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Trump spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and mentioned a call from Yemen's Houthi rebels who suggested they do not want direct U.S. involvement in the conflict and are allowing most ships to pass through their territory except for one country.
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Houthis in Yemen have advanced rapidly, capturing Perim Island at the mouth of the Red Sea and launching missile strikes against Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, pushing oil prices above $US100 per barrel. The attacks disrupted a critical supply route that allowed oil tankers to bypass the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which handles around 20% of global oil trade. Goldman Sachs raised its forecast due to continued Middle East shipping disruptions expected into 2027, as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis escalate. The conflict also threatens the Bab el-Mandeb strait, another vital waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Global oil prices are rising amid concerns over potential supply shortages and increased risks to shipping routes crucial for Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports.

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DUBLIN Iran Saudi Saudi Arabia U.S.

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Iran GPE · 4× Trump PERSON · 4× DUBLIN GPE · 2× Saudi NORP · 2× U.S. GPE · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Houthis NORP · 1× Mohammed bin Salman PERSON · 1× Saudi Arabia GPE · 1× Yemen GPE · 1×

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Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline DUBLIN, Sept 12 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran was probably responsible for an aerial attack on Saudi Arabia that shut down its East-West pipeline, one of the kingdom's main routes for exporting crude while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-12
🔮 "They would much prefer not having us involved, and they're letting most ships go through.
2026-09-12 · The Straits Times
Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline · assertive framing

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Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline DUBLIN, Sept 12 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran was probably responsible for an aerial attack on Saudi Arabia that shut down its East-West pipeline, one of the kingdom's main routes for exporting crude while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. asserted
that → say → Hormuz
"I think they are, probably they are," Trump told reporters in Dublin when asked if Iran was responsible for the attack on the vital oil conduit. asserted
Iran → think → conduit
The U.S. president also said that he had spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom he described as a "good friend." asserted
he → say → friend
Trump added that Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis had called his admnistration and indicated they did not want the United States to become directly involved in the conflict. asserted
States → add → conflict
"They would much prefer not having us involved, and they're letting most ships go through. asserted
ships → prefer → ?
There's just one country that they're not too happy with, and we'll get that straightened out," Trump added. asserted
Trump → be → that
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