https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/baghdad-confirms-attack-on-saudi-pipeline-came-from-iraqContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/baghdad-confirms-attack-on-saudi-pipeline-came-from-iraqhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/baghdad-confirms-attack-on-saudi-pipeline-came-from-iraq#u68611Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:22:33 +0000Oil prices are surging toward 108 dollars per barrel after a drone strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which could impact 4% of global oil supply. The attack originated in Iraq, where security forces seized the launch platform. Simultaneously, Houthi forces have seized high ground overlooking a vital economic waterway and claimed a strike on a Saudi air base. In response to these security threats, Saudi Arabia has stalled talks with Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, while the US blockade continues to halt Iranian crude exports.Why it mattersThe East-West pipeline is a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/baghdad-confirms-attack-on-saudi-pipeline-came-from-iraqhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/baghdad-confirms-attack-on-saudi-pipeline-came-from-iraq#u67679Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:56:15 +0000Baghdad confirmed that drone strikes targeting a vital Saudi Arabian oil pipeline originated from Iraqi territory. Iraqi security forces seized the drone-launching platform used in the operation and initiated an investigation into the attacks. In response to the regional security situation, Iraq also shut down three border crossings with Iran. The shutdown of the East-West oil pipeline limits crucial oil flow for Saudi Arabia as Middle East fighting widens.Why it mattersSaudi Arabia shut down its key East-West pipeline following aerial attacks as regional threats from Iran and its allies mount