Saudi Arabia closes East-West oil pipeline after attack linked to Iraqi territory
Iraq confirmed that attacks on Saudi Arabia's pipeline originated from Iraqi territory, while Saudi Arabia shut the East-West oil pipeline. Iraq also dismissed a commander over the drone attacks, and Iran was identified by US officials as a likely suspect.
The confirmed attack and pipeline closure threaten a major alternative oil-export route and increase regional security and energy-market risks.
Why 76 is a serious score
A score of 76 sits in DoomRadar's 61–80 band, which represents serious escalation or large-scale disruption. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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