Part of Saudi Aramco’s giant Ras Tanura oil terminal. The company said it would raise $12.4 billion from selling a minority stake in its oil pipeline business. Credit: Ahmed Jadallah/REUTERS.
Saudi suspends East-West Pipeline after multiple attacks
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- Strikes hit pipeline sections in the Riyadh and Madinah regions.
- Several people are injured as teams work to secure the infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its major East-West Pipeline as a precautionary measure after the critical energy infrastructure was targeted in multiple attacks on Thursday morning, September 10, 2026.
An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed the incident in a statement released on September 11, noting that the strikes hit pipeline infrastructure traversing both the Riyadh and Madinah regions.
The ministry reported that the strikes resulted in a number of injuries, with necessary medical care administered to those affected.
#Statement | East–West Pipeline shut down as a precaution following multiple attacks. pic.twitter.com/I9LWwsi53Z
— وزارة الطاقة (@MoEnergy_Saudi) September 11, 2026
Pipeline infrastructure secured
Following the strikes, specialized technical and emergency response teams immediately deployed to the affected sites in coordination with relevant security and government authorities.
The ministry stated that teams took all necessary measures to secure the pipeline corridor and evaluate its safety in accordance with approved emergency response plans and safety protocols.
Energy Ministry officials confirmed that further developments regarding the status of the pipeline and recovery operations will be announced in due course.
