Attack that closed key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Iraq's government raced Saturday to contain the fallout after Iran -backed militias were accused of attacking a key Saudi oil pipeline, shutting down the top global oil producer's alternative to the Iranian-threatened Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq’s government is working to manage the consequences of an alleged attack on a Saudi oil pipeline by Iran-backed militias. This incident has led to the closure of the pipeline, which served as an alternative route for Saudi oil. The attack occurred amidst tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran-backed militias are accused of attacking a key Saudi oil pipeline.
- The attack led to the shutdown of the pipeline.
- Iraq’s government is attempting to contain the fallout from the incident.
- The pipeline was an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
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