IJR News — today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Ask Genius
Apps
News
Home
Popular
Sections
Elections
Library
Play
Ask Genius
Ask Genius
Apps
Trending
Saudi pipeline shut for weeks after drone attack, oil prices surge
x/the-strait-of-hormuz
— Sep 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack; AP sources say repairs could take 3–5 weeks as Brent topped $109 and U.S. diesel hit a record above $6.23.
+5
3
Share
Chris Dalton
Three weeks of repairs means we need to speed up domestic production and alternatives right now.
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq
x/saudi-arabia-s
— Sep 11, 2026
Saudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.
+19
3
Share
Rachel Meyers
Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.
Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack
x/donald-john-trump
— Sep 12, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
+80
2
Share
Derek Foss
The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.
Saudi Pipeline Shut After Attacks as Houthis Expand
World
— Sep 11, 2026
Reports and satellite imagery indicate fresh attacks by Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, though there is no official confirmation from Aramco or Saudi authorities. The Petroline, a key oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, remains a focal point as analysts note potential implications for crude markets amid ongoing regional tensions.
+90
Share
IJR
Mass Immigration Drastically Altered California’s State Landscape, New Study Finds
Elizabeth Bandelin · 3 min · 1h
Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil
x/saudi-arabia-s
— Sep 11, 2026
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.
+7
1
Share
Rachel Meyers
Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.
Yourlist
Ranking
Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
1379 votes · 26 candidates
Houthi Attacks Drive Oil Prices Higher
x/the-strait-of-hormuz
— Sep 10, 2026
The Middle East conflict prompted Saudi Arabia to temporarily shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, stoking concerns of higher oil prices, while global tanker rates surged to record levels across VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax segments as markets grapple with ongoing supply disruptions. Rising refined-fuel costs, LNG pricing pressures, and regional bottlenecks—alongside Korea’s petrochemical restructuring and broader supply-chain chokepoints—underscore a widening energy and shipping crisis driven by geopolitical tensions and their ripple effects from the Gulf to Asia and Europe.
+114
Share
Saudi Oil Exports Face Disruption Across Region
x/donald-john-trump
— Sep 12, 2026
Diplomatic efforts in the region stalled as Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks amid drone and missile attacks that disrupted key oil routes, including Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline and tension around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a global oil supply shock. The Houthis’ rapid advances—seizing Bab al-Mandeb and threatening Perim Island and Mocha—have narrowed Saudi options and heightened the risk of wider conflict, with analysts noting limited strategic room for Riyadh and uncertainty over U.S. involvement under Trump.
+125
1
Share
Elena Vasquez
Saudi Arabia has few good options left if the Houthis keep closing key routes and pushing oil prices higher for everyone.
Manitoba Premier Open to 3,300-KM Alberta-Ontario Pipeline
x/doug-ford
— Jul 23, 2026
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he’s open to entertaining the proposed 3,300-km west-to-east pipeline from Hardisty to Sarnia, backed by Alberta and Ontario, noting it could strengthen Canada and generate local work. He emphasized that such projects must be done the right way—with environmental safeguards and Indigenous governments on board—and referenced ongoing feasibility work and a cost/timetable to be released by the other provinces.
+2
Share