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Saudi shuts East-West crude pipeline after attacks

Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West crude oil pipeline as a precaution after multiple attacks. The Energy Ministry said the pipeline was targeted in the Riyadh and Madinah regions on Thursday morning, injuring multiple people. Emergency teams were deployed to secure the pipeline and assess safety.
WHO: Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry
WHAT: Saudi Arabia shut down the East-West crude oil pipeline after attacks targeting it in Riyadh and Madinah regions.
WHEN: Sep 11, 2026
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: The pipeline was targeted in multiple attacks, prompting a precautionary shutdown and safety assessment.

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