On the 11th, the Saudi foreign ministry said multiple drones launched from Iraq struck the east–west oil pipeline in Riyadh and Medina regions, injuring personnel and damaging facilities; losses are being assessed. Riyadh said it had previously given Baghdad time to act at the request of the Iraqi prime minister and had restrained its own response while supporting Iraqi government efforts. Saudi Arabia retains the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, facilit

2026-09-12

On the 11th, the Saudi foreign ministry said multiple drones launched from Iraq struck the east–west oil pipeline in Riyadh and Medina regions, injuring personnel and damaging facilities; losses are being assessed. Riyadh said it had previously given Baghdad time to act at the request of the Iraqi prime minister and had restrained its own response while supporting Iraqi government efforts. Saudi Arabia retains the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities and residents.