Attack on key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Summary
Iraq is investigating attacks on a major Saudi oil pipeline that were blamed on Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory. The pipeline attack occurred amid coordinated actions by Iran-backed groups, including the Houthis in Yemen, aiming at Saudi Arabia and key shipping routes. President Donald Trump said Iran was likely responsible but emphasized efforts to avoid further conflict.Key Facts
- Attacks targeted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, a key route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iraq’s government confirmed the attacks started from Iraqi territory and announced an investigation.
- Two senior officials in Iraq’s Maysan province were dismissed over the incident.
- Iran-backed militias in Iraq denied responsibility but supported the Houthis’ actions against Saudi Arabia.
- The Houthis, an Iran-backed group in Yemen, also increased pressure on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial passage for global trade.
- Saudi Arabia closed the pipeline as a precaution after drone attacks and chose not to retaliate immediately.
- Several Arab countries condemned the attacks, including Kuwait, the UAE, Oman, and Egypt.
- Iran-backed militias in Iraq have recently attacked U.S.-linked targets and coordinated with the Houthis in these strikes.
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