Iraqi militia ballistic missile and drone attack on Riyadh · 10 September 2026
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
- Date
- 10 September 2026 · 28 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH
- Place
- Riyadh
- Attacker
- Iraqi militias
- Weapons
- Drone, Ballistic missile
- Outcome
- Struck target
- Killed / injured
- No casualties reported
- Launched from
- Iraq
- Confirmation
- Officially confirmed
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Sources (21 reports in all)
- Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
“Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by drones launched from Iraq. In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the pipeline was targeted in the Riyadh and Medina…”
- Gulf bloc condemns drone attack on Saudi pipeline from Iraq
“The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) secretary-general on Friday condemned "in the strongest terms" a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline in the capital Riyadh and Madinah regions, which Riyadh said…”
- Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
“Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline 'Intelligence, security task force made significant efforts, managed to locate and seize launch platform inside Iraqi territory,' says official…”
- Three killed, several injured in Houthi attack on Saudi airport
“Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said three civilians were killed Thursday and several people were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. In a statement posted on X, the General…”
- Riyadh US Embassy Attack Confirmed And What The State Department Is Telling Americans Right Now Is Chilling
“Riyadh US Embassy Attack Confirmed And What The State Department Is Telling Americans Right Now Is Chilling The United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been struck in a drone attac. Two suspected Iranian…”
- Saudi East-West Pipeline Shut Down After Drone Attack, Middle East Crude Supply Risks Surge
“Saudi East-West Pipeline Shut Down After Drone Attack, Middle East Crude Supply Risks Surge Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy announced Friday (the 11th) that the East-West crude pipeline connecting the kingdom's…”
- Shafaq News..Baghdad, Riyadh address pipeline attack
“Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, discussed the recent drone attack on Saudi oil facilities during a phone call on Friday. The two…”
- Saudi Arabia Halts East-West Oil Pipeline After Drone Attack as Houthis Advance Along Red Sea
“Riyadh (TDI): Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted operations on its strategic East-West oil pipeline after the vital energy route came under a drone attack, as Iran-aligned Houthi forces continued to consolidate their…”
- Iraqi Forces Find Drone Launchers Near Iran Border After Saudi Pipeline Attack
“Iraqi Forces Find Drone Launchers Near Iran Border After Saudi Pipeline Attack Security forces discover drone launchers in Maysan as Baghdad investigates attacks on Saudi Arabia launched from Iraqi territory ERBIL…”
- Houthi attacks reach Mecca, exposing limits of Saudi defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan
“Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalated Tuesday, triggering alerts around Mecca and Jeddah for the first time in the current round of fighting, as well as in Taif, and raising new questions about the value of Riyadh’s…”
- US urges travelers to reconsider Saudi Arabia trips over Iran attack risk
“The United States on Wednesday urged travelers to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing the risk of Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting American interests. “Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of…”
- Houthis Claim Drone Attacks on East-West Pipeline Pumping Stations
“DHAHRAN — Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed on Monday that the group launched drone attacks against crude oil pumping stations along Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline — the 1,200-kilometre overland route…”