Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West oil pipeline after drone strikes
Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline, which normally moves up to five million barrels of oil a day, after drone strikes hit it near Riyadh and Medina. Iraq says the drones launched from its Maysan province; no group has claimed the attack.
Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline, the artery moving up to five million barrels of oil a day, after drone strikes hit it near Riyadh and Medina, injuring people and damaging equipment. Iraq's government says the drones launched from its southeastern Maysan province, and its prime minister has dismissed the local military commander and ordered a formal investigation. No group has claimed responsibility. President Trump said he believes Iran is probably behind the attack, calling it likely but not confirmed. Brent crude is now trading above $104 a barrel, up from about $72 before the war began in February.