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Saudi oil pipeline hit in strikes will be mostly out of service for several weeks for repair

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A critical Saudi oil pipeline known as the East-West Pipeline has been damaged by a strike and is expected to be out of service for up to five weeks while repairs are made, according to regional officials who spoke with The Associated Press. The attack, which occurred on September 10, 2026, was attributed to drones from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, causing Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil company to shut down the pipeline that can carry up to 7 million barrels of oil per day across its 1,200-kilometre span. Repairs are anticipated to take between three and five weeks, though partial operation may resume during this period.

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On September 7, 2026, an Iranian container ship was attacked near Hengam Island in the Strait of Hormuz by what state media called an “unidentified projectile,” leaving one person dead and four crew members wounded. This incident occurred as Iran prepared to meet with Gulf states in Oman to discuss shipping traffic safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

On September 12, a critical oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, which had been moving 4-5% of global oil supplies since late February due to blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, was shut down after being struck by drones launched from Iraq. The attack caused injuries and forced Saudi Arabia to temporarily close the East-West pipeline.

In response to the drone attacks on September 12, Iraq's government confirmed the attacks originated from its territory but an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias in Iraq denied involvement. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaiyadi dismissed a military commander as part of an investigation into the incident.

On September 18, oil company Saudi Aramco informed at least two European refining customers that they would receive no crude oil for October due to damage sustained during the drone attack on its pipeline.

These events have significantly impacted global oil markets and international relations, with Iran continuing to impede commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Houthis advancing towards strategic locations in Yemen. The United States is grappling with how to address these challenges amidst ongoing conflicts and economic pressures. China's role in fueling tensions further complicates efforts to stabilize the region, leading to discussions between U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping about potential resolutions. Trump aims to prioritize addressing Iran's influence over other trade issues during his meeting with Xi.

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The East-West Pipeline, which runs across the kingdom, is key to Saudi Arabia's strategy of shifting its oil exports to the Red Sea to avoid the Persian Gulf's Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have stifled shipping.

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🔮 A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack last week will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials told The Associated Press.

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Saudi oil pipeline hit in strikes will be mostly out of service for several weeks for repair · mixed framing

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A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack last week will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials told The Associated Press. asserted

officials → strike → Press

attacks → run → shipping

The 1,200-kilometre pipeline can carry up to 7 million barrels of oil a day. asserted

pipeline → carry → oil

An attack that Saudi Arabia blamed on drones from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq forced the shutdown of the pipeline on Thursday (September 10, 2026). asserted

Arabia → blame → Thursday

The officials, who have been briefed on the matter, said repairing the damage could take three to five weeks, including at a major pumping facility. uncertain

repairing → brief → facility

One of the officials said the line may work partially while teams carry out the repairs. uncertain

teams → say → repairs

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorised to brief the media. asserted

they → speak → media

The Saudi oil company Aramco, which operates the pipeline, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted

which → operate → comment

The government-run Centre for International Communication, which oversees foreign media in the kingdom, said it was looking into an AP inquiry about how long it will take to repair the pipeline. asserted

it → run → pipeline