Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Force in Play

As of September 2026: Condemned attack, agreed not to retaliate at this stage

Iraqi security forces say they seized a drone-launching platform inside Iraq used in the attack that shut Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. The line carries about 4-5% of global oil supply and is Saudi Arabia's main alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed since March.

Updated Sep 13