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Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen

Fadingcorroborated73 outlets reported this themselves in 195 reports over 13 days - more reporting than echo.
After publishing: 9 headlines quietly rewritten, 6 descriptions edited15 changes
  1. South China Morning Postseen 12 Sept, 04:52description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Saudi Arabia said it closed its East-West oil pipeline, a key alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz, following multiple attacks on Thursday. The conduit was shut as a precautionary measure, the Ministry of Energy said on Friday in a post on social media. The attacks caused several injuries and emergency teams are taking steps to secure the pipeline and assess its safety, the ministry said. Fighting has intensified across the Middle East in recent days. Yemen-based Houthis said they...

    Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline, a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for its oil exports, following multiple attacks on Thursday. The conduit was shut as a precautionary measure, the Ministry of Energy said on Friday in a social media post. The attacks caused several injuries and emergency teams are taking steps to secure the pipeline and assess its safety, the ministry said. Several drones launched from Iraq attacked the pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, Saudi’s...

  2. Al Jazeera Englishseen 12 Sept, 04:52description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Iraq condemns the attack, says Prime ⁠Minister Ali al-Zaidi orders an ⁠investigation ​into ⁠those responsible.

    Iraq condemns the attack, dismisses a military commander who led operations in Maysan province.

  3. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 12 Sept, 14:02headline rewritten

    Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Attacco all’oleodotto saudita, Riad: “I droni sono partiti dall’Iraq”Guerra in Iran, le news. Trump: “Gli Houthi ci hanno chiamato, non vogliono uno scontro con noi”

  4. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 12 Sept, 19:59description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Pezeshkian: “Il Medio Oriente non ha bisogno di un poliziotto Usa”. Attacco all’oleodotto saudita, Riad: “I droni sono partiti dall’Iraq”

    Le milizie sciite negano: “Parole prive di fondamento”. Pezeshkian: “Il Medio Oriente non ha bisogno di un poliziotto Usa”. Trovati in Iraq lanciatori di droni vicino al confine con l'Iran. Attacco all’oleodotto saudita, Riad: “I droni sono partiti dall’Iraq”

  5. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Sept, 19:59headline rewritten

    Saudi Arabia shuts down oil pipeline, blaming drones from IraqSaudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq

  6. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 12 Sept, 19:59headline rewritten

    Ost-West-Ölpipeline: Schwerdtner fordert staatliche Maßnahmen gegen hohe SpritpreiseOst-West-Ölpipeline: Linken-Chefin fordert Notfallplan gegen hohe Spritpreise

  7. The Guardian Worldseen 13 Sept, 01:36description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Riyadh has increased use of East-West pipeline since start of war on Iran to bypass closure of strait of Hormuz Saudi Arabia has shut down a critical oil pipeline, accusing militants in Iraq of launching drone attacks on the export route being used to bypass the lockdown of the strait of Hormuz . The world’s largest ⁠crude oil exporter has increased its use of the 745-mile (1,200km) pipeline running across the Arabian peninsula, which links Abqaiq, near the Gulf, to the port of Yanbu, on the...

    Riyadh has increased use of East-West pipeline since start of war on Iran to bypass closure of strait of Hormuz Saudi Arabia has shut down a critical oil pipeline, accusing militants in Iraq of launching drone attacks on the export route being used to bypass the lockdown of the strait of Hormuz. The world’s largest ⁠crude oil exporter has increased its use of the 745-mile (1,200km) pipeline running across the Arabian peninsula, which links Abqaiq, near the Gulf, to the port of Yanbu, on the Red...

  8. DW Top Storiesseen 13 Sept, 01:36description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Saudi Arabia has said it will not relatiate and wants Iraq to "take the necessary measures." Baghdad is under pressure from the United States to rein in Iran-backed militias.

    Saudi Arabia has said it will not retaliate and wants Iraq to "take the necessary measures." Baghdad is under pressure from the United States to rein in Iran-backed militias.

  9. South China Morning Postseen 14 Sept, 05:59description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline, a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for its oil exports, following multiple attacks on Thursday. The conduit was shut as a precautionary measure, the Ministry of Energy said on Friday in a social media post. The attacks caused several injuries and emergency teams are taking steps to secure the pipeline and assess its safety, the ministry said. Several drones launched from Iraq attacked the pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, Saudi’s...

    Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war. The world’s largest crude oil exporter temporarily closed the pipeline after a drone attack that both Baghdad and Riyadh said had originated in Iraq, where Iranian-backed militias operate. Iraq dismissed a military commander on Saturday in response to the attack. The 1,200km (745-mile) pipeline running across the Arabian Peninsula had helped Saudi Arabia to...

  10. wral.comseen 14 Sept, 10:49headline rewritten

    Iraq confirms attacks on Saudi pipeline originated from Iraqi territory and other Mideast newsIraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory, and other Mideast news

  11. ČT24 (Czechia)seen 14 Sept, 20:51headline rewritten

    Hútíjský útok ochromil saúdskoarabský ropovod na týdny, píše APÚtok ochromil saúdskoarabský ropovod na týdny, píše AP

  12. hurriyetdailynews.comseen 15 Sept, 03:18headline rewritten

    Iraq seizes drone platform used to target Saudi oil pipelineIraq to reopen Iran crossings after drone attack

  13. winnipegfreepress.comseen 15 Sept, 03:19headline rewritten

    Iraq races to contain fallout after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi pipelinePeople fleeing Iran-backed rebels' advance in Yemen describe a 'hysterical panic'

  14. BBC News Worldseen 16 Sept, 01:43headline rewritten

    Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial oil pipelineSatellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial Saudi oil pipeline

  15. ANSA (Italy)seen 22 Sept, 22:15headline rewritten

    Riad riapre il gasdotto Est-Ovest, oggi potrebbe tornare a esportareRiad riapre l'oleodotto. Il G7 agli Houthi: 'Basta attacchi'

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Fri, 11 September 2026peak 59 reports on Sat, 12 September 2026Wed, 23 September 2026

What it is about

L'Arabie saouditeSPAEst-OuestIrakAbdusattor EsoevBab Al-Mandeb StraitLou CormackAbbas AraghchiUnited StatesNational Defense CouncilIranian Foreign MinistryAssociated PressCairo Saudi Arabia Ministry Of EnergyDoctors Without BordersInternational Organization For MigrationIranMokha, Ta‘Izz, YemenYemenBab El-Mandeb, , DjiboutiLebanon

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11 Sept, 20:04over 12 days23 Sept, 18:20

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How it spread - 185 original reports, 10 reprints

  1. Fri, 11 September 2026

    18 reports
  2. Sat, 12 September 2026

    57 reports
  3. Sun, 13 September 2026

    17 reports
  4. Mon, 14 September 2026

    26 reports
  5. Tue, 15 September 2026

    12 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories00:36

      Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns Reuters Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs The New York Times Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia built the East-West pipeline in case Iran closed Hormuz. Militias still blasted it Fortune Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow AP News

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)00:50

      Chris Wright says damage assessments continue as Hormuz oil flows remain above 10M barrels per day

    • Google News - Top Stories08:06

      What closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could mean for oil flows The Times of Israel Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs The New York Times Oil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices cnbc.com Saudi Arabia built the East-West pipeline in case Iran closed Hormuz. Militias still blasted it Fortune Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil aljazeera.com

    • BBC News World14:21edited after publishing

      previouslySatellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial oil pipeline

      Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline's closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.

    • Google News - Top Stories14:21

      Saudi Arabia: Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial oil pipeline BBC Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs The New York Times What the closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could mean for oil flows AP News Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates aljazeera.com Poland’s Orlen rushes to find alternatives to Saudi oil supply, traders say Reuters

    • Google News - Europe query15:34

      Saudi Aramco Cancels European Crude Cargoes as Key Pipeline Stays Shut Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

    • Google News - Top Stories16:15

      Saudi pipeline closure is a brief interruption that will last days, U.S. Energy Secretary tells CNBC CNBC Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs The New York Times Oil prices rise as market awaits updates on Saudi pipeline outage CNBC Iran war live: US says Saudi pipeline to resume as Yemen fighting rages Al Jazeera Oil prices surge past $108 as Saudi pipeline shutdown continues qz.com

    • Google News - Top Stories16:55

      US energy chief says Saudi Arabia oil pipeline should be back online within days Reuters Saudi cancels some oil cargoes after pipeline hit, top buyer chasing alternatives Reuters Saudi pipeline closure is a brief interruption that will last days, U.S. Energy secretary tells CNBC CNBC Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs nytimes.com MBS and Saudi Arabia Face Crisis With Key Oil Pipeline Potentially Shut for Weeks Bloomberg.com

    • Google News - Top Stories18:53

      Some physical oil cargoes top $130 a barrel, nearing April's record, on Saudi disruptions reuters.com Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs nytimes.com Saudi offers more crude via Oman loading after pipeline attacks, sources say reuters.com Iran war updates: US says Saudi pipeline to resume as Yemen fighting rages Al Jazeera Saudi pipeline closure is a brief interruption that will last days, U.S. Energy secretary tells CNBC cnbc.com

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:20

      ‘This will be a brief and temporary interruption,’ says Chris Wright

    • Japan Times22:23

      Riyadh's problems grew conflict after Tehran-backed Houthi fighters gained control over a vital strait for shipping and energy markets.

    • La Repubblica (Italy)23:00

      L’Arabia Saudita fa sapere alle raffinerie europee che i barili a settembre non sbarcheranno. Il greggio ormai sfiora i 110 dollari. Bin Salman vola al Cairo per chiedere aiuto ad Al Sisi

  6. Wed, 16 September 2026

    16 reports
  7. Thu, 17 September 2026

    13 reports
  8. Fri, 18 September 2026

    7 reports
  9. Sat, 19 September 2026

    2 reports
  10. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories08:11

      Saudi, Gulf stocks fall after Houthis claim Riyadh attacks Reuters Saudi Arabia Has Another Option to Get Its Oil Out wsj.com Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow AP News How Iran's regional allies' attacks in Yemen are compounding the war's impact on oil prices CBS News Saudis Tell European Refiners They’ll Get No Crude Next Month Bloomberg.com

  11. Tue, 22 September 2026

    14 reports
  12. Wed, 23 September 2026

    2 reports

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