UAE Condemns Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Pipeline from Iraq
What happened
On September 12, 2026, the UAE condemned drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which originated from Iraq.
The Context
- Regional tensions: The attacks are part of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, particularly involving US-Iran relations.
- Energy infrastructure: The East-West pipeline is crucial for Saudi crude exports, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diplomatic responses: The UAE expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, while Iraq initiated investigations and dismissed a military commander.
The Number
— Oil prices surged due to the pipeline disruption, affecting global markets and potentially increasing operational costs for businesses.
Takeaway
Expect continued scrutiny on regional security and energy markets as diplomatic efforts unfold.
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الإمارات تُدين بشدة استهداف خط أنابيب في السعودية بمسيّرات قادمة من العراق الإمارات تُدين بشدة استهداف خط أنابيب في السعودية بمسيّرات قادمة من العراق
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia, which were carried out by drones originating from Iraq. This incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and security concerns in the Midd...
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المملكة تدين الاستهداف الذي تعرض له خط أنابيب شرق غرب
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the targeting of the East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions by several drones originating from Iraq, resulting in human injuries and some damages that are currently b...
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Saudi Arabia condemned the targeting of the East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions by drones originating from Iraq, resulting in human injuries and damage that is currently being addressed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry emphasized the reque...
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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the targeting of the East-West pipeline in Riyadh and Medina, which was attacked by drones from Iraq, resulting in human injuries and damage that is currently being addressed. The ministry emphasized it...
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الإمارات تُدين بشدة استهداف «خط أنابيب شرق - غرب» في السعودية
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia, which were carried out by several drones from Iraqi territory, resulting in injuries to several individuals. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Aff...
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الكويت تدين استهداف خط أنابيب في منطقتي الرياض والمدينة المنورة
Kuwait has strongly condemned the targeting of the East-West pipeline in Riyadh and Medina by several drones originating from Iraqi territory, resulting in human injuries and material damage, which constitutes a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty...
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The Sultanate of Oman has condemned and denounced the targeting of the East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its firm stance against such attacks on vital and civilian facilities, regardless of the motives b...