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Iraq Shuts Borders with Iran and Launches Investigation Following Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil PipelineEconomy

Iraq Shuts Borders with Iran and Launches Investigation Following Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Pipeline

Iraq has temporarily closed three border crossings with Iran and initiated a joint investigation after confirming that drone attacks on a major Saudi Arabian oil pipeline were launched from its territory.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026
Could Houthi Attacks Trigger the Mecca Pact Involving Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan?Politics

Could Houthi Attacks Trigger the Mecca Pact Involving Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan?

Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have raised questions about whether Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan will operationalise the newly formed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Critical Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attack Amid Widening Iran ConflictEconomy

Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Critical Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attack Amid Widening Iran Conflict

Saudi Arabia has shut down a vital oil pipeline following a drone attack originating from Iraq, compounding energy supply concerns as the Iran conflict widens.

Egypt Independent|September 12, 2026|1
Trump Points to Iran as Likely Culprit Behind Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline AttackBreaking News

Trump Points to Iran as Likely Culprit Behind Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline Attack

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is likely responsible for a drone attack on a vital Saudi oil pipeline, which forced its precautionary closure amid escalating regional tensions.

Egypt Independent|September 12, 2026
Global Energy Fears Rise as Saudi Arabia Halts Critical Oil Pipeline Following Drone StrikesEconomy

Global Energy Fears Rise as Saudi Arabia Halts Critical Oil Pipeline Following Drone Strikes

Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its critical East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack originating from Iraq, dealing a major blow to global energy supplies and pushing oil prices higher.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026|1
Simultaneous Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia Signal Dangerous New Alignment Among Iran-Backed ProxiesEconomy

Simultaneous Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia Signal Dangerous New Alignment Among Iran-Backed Proxies

Simultaneous drone attacks from Iraq and Yemen targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure highlight a dangerous new alignment among Iran-backed regional proxies amid escalating tensions.

The National|September 12, 2026|1
Regional Powers Condemn 'Treacherous' Drone Attacks That Force Shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West PipelineEconomy

Regional Powers Condemn 'Treacherous' Drone Attacks That Force Shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia has shut down its vital East-West oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks originating from Iraq, prompting widespread condemnation from regional powers.

The National|September 12, 2026|1
Escalating Tensions: Houthis Secure Yemen's Red Sea Coast and Saudi Pipeline Shut DownBreaking News

Escalating Tensions: Houthis Secure Yemen's Red Sea Coast and Saudi Pipeline Shut Down

Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen's Red Sea coast, and Saudi Arabia has suspended its East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026|1
Saudi Arabia Exercises Restraint After Drone Attack on Critical East-West PipelineBreaking News

Saudi Arabia Exercises Restraint After Drone Attack on Critical East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack on its East-West oil pipeline originating from Iraq, but agreed to hold off on retaliation at Baghdad's request while investigations are launched.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Beyond the Red Sea: Understanding the Strategic Implications of the Houthi Advance in YemenPolitics

Beyond the Red Sea: Understanding the Strategic Implications of the Houthi Advance in Yemen

The recent Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast highlights deep political and military challenges for the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia, extending far beyond shipping disruptions.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Strategic Shifts in the Middle East: Can the Houthis Control the Red Sea?Politics

Strategic Shifts in the Middle East: Can the Houthis Control the Red Sea?

Houthi forces have seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline and the Bab al-Mandeb shipping gateway, raising serious concerns over global energy supplies and Saudi oil exports.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026
Pakistan and Iran Hold High-Level Talks on Regional De-escalation and Houthi AttacksPolitics

Pakistan and Iran Hold High-Level Talks on Regional De-escalation and Houthi Attacks

Iranian and Pakistani officials have met to discuss regional de-escalation, potential US-Iran talks, and recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

The National|September 11, 2026|1
Gulf States Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia as Rebels Seize Strategic Yemeni Port of MokhaPolitics

Gulf States Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia as Rebels Seize Strategic Yemeni Port of Mokha

Gulf states at the UN have strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and maritime trade threats, warning of a wider regional conflict as rebels seize the key Yemeni port city of Mokha.

The National|September 10, 2026
Global Oil Prices Surge Past $105 Per Barrel as Houthi Forces Capture Critical Red Sea PortEconomy

Global Oil Prices Surge Past $105 Per Barrel as Houthi Forces Capture Critical Red Sea Port

Oil prices jumped above $105 per barrel after Houthi rebels seized the strategic Yemeni port of Mokha, worsening global supply fears amid ongoing conflicts.

The National|September 10, 2026|1
Escalating Houthi Attacks Push Saudi Arabia to Test the Boundaries of Its Strategic RestraintPolitics

Escalating Houthi Attacks Push Saudi Arabia to Test the Boundaries of Its Strategic Restraint

Renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and vital shipping lanes are testing Riyadh's strategic restraint, forcing the kingdom to balance robust defense and calibrated deterrence with its ongoing pursuit of a diplomatic resolution in Yemen.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026
Strategic Port of Mokha Falls to Houthi Forces as Red Sea Tensions and Attacks on Saudi Arabia EscalateBreaking News

Strategic Port of Mokha Falls to Houthi Forces as Red Sea Tensions and Attacks on Saudi Arabia Escalate

Houthi militants have seized the strategic Yemeni port city of Mokha, expanding their control along the Red Sea as cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia and maritime shipping sharply escalate.

The National|September 10, 2026|1
Escalating Tensions: Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia Despite Diplomatic Warnings via PakistanPolitics

Escalating Tensions: Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia Despite Diplomatic Warnings via Pakistan

Saudi Arabia issued emergency guidance after Houthi missile and drone attacks injured dozens of civilians, despite a diplomatic warning delivered to Iran by Pakistan.

The National|September 10, 2026
Severe Escalation in Yemen Conflict as Houthi Offensives Spark Regional Alerts and Cross-Border AttacksPolitics

Severe Escalation in Yemen Conflict as Houthi Offensives Spark Regional Alerts and Cross-Border Attacks

Fighting has escalated significantly across Yemen and spilled into Saudi Arabia, resulting in numerous casualties, displaced civilians, and heightened regional security concerns.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026
Yemeni Diplomat Warns of Houthi Strategy to Draw Saudi Arabia into ConflictPolitics

Yemeni Diplomat Warns of Houthi Strategy to Draw Saudi Arabia into Conflict

A Yemeni diplomat warns that the Houthis are seeking to pull Saudi Arabia into the war, as detailed in a recent video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
Yemen Conflict Flares Up: A Comprehensive Guide to the Key Factions and Regional Powers InvolvedBreaking News

Yemen Conflict Flares Up: A Comprehensive Guide to the Key Factions and Regional Powers Involved

Yemen's civil war has escalated following renewed Houthi offensives against government forces, breaking a truce that had held since 2022. This overview details the key factions and regional powers driving the conflict.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026