Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
- 2 hours agoTiffanie TurnbullSaudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.
- Iraq said it had fired a military commander and launched an investigation after admitting the drone attack on its neighbour's East-West pipeline had originated in one of its provinces bordering Iran.
- Saudi Arabia has previously accused Iran-backed militia in Iraq of targeting its oil facilities.
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- 2 hours agoTiffanie TurnbullSaudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.
- Iraq said it had fired a military commander and launched an investigation after admitting the drone attack on its neighbour's East-West pipeline had originated in one of its provinces bordering Iran.
- Saudi Arabia has previously accused Iran-backed militia in Iraq of targeting its oil facilities.
Sources: BBC News