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Southern Transcon· World · 22 sources · Sep 11, 2026Story

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq

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.

World· Sep 11, 2026

Southern Transcon· World · 1 source · Sep 14, 2026Story

Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow

After drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.

World· Sep 14, 2026

Southern Transcon· World · 5 sources · Jul 23, 2026Story

Gulf nations plan new pipelines to bypass Hormuz

Gulf nations, including the UAE, are investing heavily to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by expanding port capacity outside the strait and by building multiple pipeline routes to the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Oman. Projects range from DP World’s Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals in the UAE to seven or more major pipelines under construction or planned, with timelines spanning a few years and the aim of reducing exposure to Hormuz disruptions and boosting resilience for oil exports.

World· Jul 23, 2026

Southern Transcon

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq

Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow

Gulf nations plan new pipelines to bypass Hormuz

Southern Transcon

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq

Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow

Gulf nations plan new pipelines to bypass Hormuz