# Saudi Arabia oil pipeline drone attacks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabia-oil-pipeline-drone-attacks > Updated: 2026-09-14T03:00:10.000Z. Sources: 766. Developments: 3. Saudi Arabia has implemented a precautionary shutdown of its critical 1,200-kilometer East-West pipeline following drone strikes in the Riyadh and Medina regions. The Saudi Ministry of Energy stated the shutdown was a measure to ensure infrastructure safety, attributing the strikes to drones originating from Maysan province in southeastern Iraq. The pipeline, which can transport up to 7 million barrels of crude per day, serves as a vital alternative to the Strait of Hormuz and represents approximately 4% of the global oil supply. Analysts warn that the closure could jeopardize approximately 4 million barrels of oil per day. At the Yanbu port on the Red Sea, oil reserves are estimated to be sufficient to maintain exports for only five to seven days. Market reactions have been immediate, with Brent crude prices surging toward $108-$110 per barrel. The disruption has also impacted U.S. fuel markets, where gasoline prices rose above $4 per gallon and diesel reached record highs of approximately $6 per gallon. While some estimates suggest repairs could take up to six weeks, others indicate that a partial restart of operations might be possible sooner. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has expressed optimism that the pipeline could resume operations in the near future. The security situation remains complicated by Houthi rebel advances in Yemen and increased maritime tensions in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where Houthi forces have increased their presence and control over strategic maritime routes. ## Claims - One person was killed and three others were injured in the attack. (disputed by 23 sources) - One person was killed and four others were injured. (disputed by 15 sources) - Crude oil prices rose above 100 dollars per barrel following the incident. (disputed by 6 sources) - The East-West pipeline was targeted by several drones in the Riyadh and Medina regions on a Thursday morning. (corroborated by 46 sources) - A vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (corroborated by 46 sources) - The identity of the projectile used in the attack remains unknown. (corroborated by 37 sources) - The drones used in the attack were launched from Iraqi territory. (corroborated by 35 sources) - Saudi Arabia shut down the East-West pipeline as a precautionary measure following a drone attack. (corroborated by 33 sources) - An Iranian commercial vessel was hit near the islands of Hengam and Qeshm. (corroborated by 31 sources) - The East-West Pipeline transports approximately 4 million barrels of oil per day. (corroborated by 28 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Iraq rejects use of its territory for attacks against Saudi Arabia Iraqi Speaker Heibat al-Halbousi condemned drone attacks on Saudi oil pipelines, vowing that Iraqi territory will not be used to threaten the Kingdom's security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-rejects-use-of-its-territory-for-attacks-against-saudi-arabia ### 2026-09-13: Saudi Arabia suspends East-West Pipeline after drone attacks Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West Pipeline following drone attacks from Iraq, threatening 4% of global oil supply and driving Brent crude prices above $108 per barrel. 73 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middle-east-energy-security-threatened-by-houthi-activity-and-saudi-pipeline-attacks ### 2026-09-11: Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks Saudi Arabia has shut its strategic East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq, threatening 4-5% of global oil supplies and driving crude prices above $107 per barrel. 724 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-oil-pipeline-struck-by-drones-triggering-fires --- Cite as: Saudi Arabia oil pipeline drone attacks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabia-oil-pipeline-drone-attacks