Was Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline hit by projectiles in September 2026?

Yes. On Thursday, September 10, 2026, projectiles struck pump stations along Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline system, triggering fires, according to CNN citing two U.S. officials familiar with the matter. One official said the strikes involved drones originating from Iraq; responsibility was not immediately confirmed, and it was unclear whether the pipeline itself was damaged.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said the pipeline was attacked, resulting in injuries, and was shut down as a precautionary measure. The East-West line moves crude from the kingdom’s eastern fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, an export route that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires — CNN

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