Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attacks

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The most significant breaking international story in the available reporting is Saudi Arabia’s decision to shut down an oil pipeline after drone strikes it blames on attacks from Iraq.[12][10] The disruption comes amid heightened conflict involving Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, and broader regional tensions over Red Sea shipping and energy infrastructure, making the incident a potential flashpoint for wider escalation.[10][12]

Sources: Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN