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REWRITTEN AFTER PUBLISHINGSunday 13 September 2026

rte.ie changed its headline after publishing.

Yemeni govt forces say they hitSaudis shut oil pipeline as Houthis intighten Red Sea citygrip

Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline on Sunday, September 13, 2026 (or September 12 local time), after drones launched from Iraq struck pump…

upi.com as captured

As published

21 pages captured at the time, in each outlet's own typography. Open one to read the copy held outside the publisher's control.

upi.com as published: Crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia struck by 'multiple attacks'upi.com2026-09-13 13:11:50africanews.com as published: Saudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from Iraqafricanews.com2026-09-13 13:11:50aljazeera.com as published: Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipelinealjazeera.com2026-09-13 13:11:50barrons.com as published: The Saudi Arabia Pipeline Attacks Just Redefined Middle East Oil Riskbarrons.com2026-09-13 13:11:50bbc.co.uk as published: Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraqbbc.co.uk2026-09-12 12:40:44bbc.com as published: Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraqbbc.com2026-09-13 13:11:50dailymail.com as published: Saudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline after Iraq drone attack, sparking fears of energy price rises but Trump says 'everything will work out fine'dailymail.com2026-09-12 12:40:44dw.com as published: Baghdad confirms attack on Saudi pipeline came from Iraqdw.com2026-09-13 13:11:50france24.com as published: Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Seafrance24.com2026-09-13 13:11:50gulfnews.com as published: Middle East conflict: Saudi Arabia shuts pipeline after attacks as Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, Iran to discuss Hormuzgulfnews.com2026-09-13 13:11:50japantimes.co.jp as published: Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shippingjapantimes.co.jp2026-09-13 13:11:50middleeasteye.net as published: Houthi missiles target military base in Saudi Arabia as Iraq probes drone attack on oil pipelinemiddleeasteye.net2026-09-13 13:11:50nbcnews.com as published: Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against Houthisnbcnews.com2026-09-13 13:11:50nytimes.com as published: Saudis Shut Down Crucial Pipeline After Drone Attack From Iraqnytimes.com2026-09-12 12:40:44premiumtimesng.com as published: Nigeria condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabiapremiumtimesng.com2026-09-13 13:11:50pukmedia.com as published: PUK President Calls for Restraint and Investigation After Attack on Saudi Arabiapukmedia.com2026-09-13 13:11:50rte.ie as published: Saudis shut oil pipeline as Houthis tighten Red Sea griprte.ie2026-09-12 12:40:44s.france24.com as published: Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Seas.france24.com2026-09-13 13:11:50smh.com.au as published: ‘These waters aren’t safe’: New oil supply fears as Houthis seize key island, Saudi pipeline attackedsmh.com.au2026-09-13 13:11:50theage.com.au as published: ‘These waters aren’t safe’: New oil supply fears as Houthis seize key island, Saudi pipeline attackedtheage.com.au2026-09-13 13:11:50theguardian.com as published: Saudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraqtheguardian.com2026-09-12 12:40:44
Same storyEarlier: Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks on Friday…Earlier: Iran-backed Houthi forces seized Yemen's Perim Island and the port city of Mokha…Each entry records what was published on its own date and is not edited afterwards.

What this entry found

  • theguardian.com as captured
    REWRITTEN AFTER PUBLISHING

    theguardian.com changed its headline after publishing.

    Saudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline , blaming drones from Iraq

  • THE SAME WORDS, PRINTED DIFFERENTLY

    3 outlets quote this line 2 different ways.

    • smh.com.au: “These waters aren”
    • theage.com.au: “These waters aren”
    • theage.com.au: “These waters aren’t safe,”
  • OUTLETS DISAGREE

    Whether any group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

    • dw.com states 'No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.'
    • japantimes.co.jp states 'There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the strikes.'
    the full text
  • OUTLETS DISAGREE

    The timing of when the attack occurred relative to when the pipeline was shut down.

    • upi.com: 'A major pipeline in Saudi Arabia was struck by "multiple attacks" on Thursday'…
    • africanews.com: 'The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a drone attack…
    • bbc.co.uk and bbc.com: 'On Friday, Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces said...'…
    • theguardian.com: 'Saudi authorities said Friday drones launched from Iraq led…
    the full text

2 further findings below ↓

Day name corrected

The summary below named a weekday that does not match its own date. The date is as written; only the day name was recomputed from it.

  • Friday, September 13, 2026 → Sunday, September 13, 2026
22outlets→19independent
What happened, for context

Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline on Sunday, September 13, 2026 (or September 12 local time), after drones launched from Iraq struck pump stations and the pipeline itself, causing injuries and damage. Iraq confirmed the attacks originated from its territory, specifically Maysan province on the Iranian border, dismissed a military commander, and launched an investigation. Saudi Arabia said it would not retaliate at this stage following a request from Iraq's prime minister. The incident occurs amid broader Middle East tensions including advances by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

17 of 22 articles were readable. Headline only, no body text retrieved, for: barrons.com, gulfnews.com, nytimes.com, premiumtimesng.com, rte.ie. Nothing below is drawn from those outlets beyond their headline.

Who reported it

  • upi.comWIRE
  • africanews.comUNCLASSIFIED
    • aljazeera.comINDEP
    • dailymail.comINDEP
    one owner · DMGT (Daily Mail)
  • barrons.comUNCLASSIFIED
    • bbc.co.ukPUBLIC
    • bbc.comPUBLIC
    identical copy
  • cbc.caPUBLIC
  • dw.comPUBLIC
    • france24.comPUBLIC
    • s.france24.comPUBLIC
    identical copy
  • gulfnews.comUNCLASSIFIED
  • japantimes.co.jpINDEP
  • middleeasteye.netUNCLASSIFIED
  • nbcnews.comINDEP
  • nytimes.comINDEP
  • premiumtimesng.comUNCLASSIFIED
  • pukmedia.comUNCLASSIFIED
  • rte.iePUBLIC
    • smh.com.auINDEP
    • theage.com.auINDEP
    identical copy
  • theguardian.comINDEP

References

  • upi.comCrucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia struck by 'multiple attacks'Screenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • africanews.comSaudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from IraqScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • aljazeera.comIraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipelineScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • barrons.comThe Saudi Arabia Pipeline Attacks Just Redefined Middle East Oil RiskScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • bbc.co.ukSaudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from IraqScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-12T12:40:44
  • bbc.comSaudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from IraqScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • cbc.caIraq scrambles to address fallout from alleged militia attack on Saudi oil pipelineOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • dailymail.comSaudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline after Iraq drone attack, sparking fears of energy price rises but Trump says 'everything will work out fine'Screenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-12T12:40:44
  • dw.comBaghdad confirms attack on Saudi pipeline came from IraqScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • france24.comSaudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red SeaScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • gulfnews.comMiddle East conflict: Saudi Arabia shuts pipeline after attacks as Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, Iran to discuss HormuzScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • japantimes.co.jpSaudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shippingScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • middleeasteye.netHouthi missiles target military base in Saudi Arabia as Iraq probes drone attack on oil pipelineScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • nbcnews.comSaudi Arabia’s shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against HouthisScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • nytimes.comSaudis Shut Down Crucial Pipeline After Drone Attack From IraqScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-12T12:40:44
  • premiumtimesng.comNigeria condemns Houthi attack on Saudi ArabiaScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • pukmedia.comPUK President Calls for Restraint and Investigation After Attack on Saudi ArabiaScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • rte.ieSaudis shut oil pipeline as Houthis tighten Red Sea gripScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-12T12:40:44
  • s.france24.comSaudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red SeaScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • smh.com.au‘These waters aren’t safe’: New oil supply fears as Houthis seize key island, Saudi pipeline attackedScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • theage.com.au‘These waters aren’t safe’: New oil supply fears as Houthis seize key island, Saudi pipeline attackedScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-13T13:11:50
  • theguardian.comSaudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from IraqScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-12T12:40:44

Carried by multiple outlets

  • Saudi Arabia shut down the East-West pipeline after a drone attack.upi.com, africanews.com, aljazeera.com, bbc.co.uk, bbc.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, dw.com, france24.com, japantimes.co.jp, nbcnews.com, s.france24.com, smh.com.au, theage.com.au, theguardian.com
  • The attack on the East-West pipeline originated from Iraqi territory.africanews.com, bbc.co.uk, bbc.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, dw.com, france24.com, japantimes.co.jp, nbcnews.com, s.france24.com, smh.com.au, theage.com.au, theguardian.com, upi.com
  • The attack involved drones.africanews.com, aljazeera.com, bbc.co.uk, bbc.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, dw.com, france24.com, japantimes.co.jp, nbcnews.com, s.france24.com, smh.com.au, theage.com.au, theguardian.com, upi.com
  • The attack resulted in injuries.upi.com, africanews.com, aljazeera.com, bbc.co.uk, bbc.com, dailymail.com, dw.com, france24.com, japantimes.co.jp, nbcnews.com, s.france24.com, smh.com.au, theage.com.au, theguardian.com
  • Iraq dismissed a military commander in response to the attack.bbc.co.uk, bbc.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, dw.com, france24.com, japantimes.co.jp, nbcnews.com, s.france24.com, smh.com.au, theage.com.au, theguardian.com
  • The pipeline is 1,200 km (745 miles) long.bbc.co.uk, bbc.com, france24.com, japantimes.co.jp, nbcnews.com, s.france24.com, smh.com.au, theage.com.au
  • and 11 more, not shown

Reported by one outlet only

  • A U.S. official told CNN that pump stations located next to the pipeline were struck, causing a fire.only upi.com
  • Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in the East-West Pipeline.only africanews.com
  • Iraq's commander-in-chief approved an Iranian request to join the investigation into the attack.only aljazeera.com
  • Iraq adopted the principle of 'preventive sovereignty,' meaning not only preventing attacks on its territory but also not allowing its land to be a launching pad against any other country or for Iraq to be part of a proxy war.only aljazeera.com
  • Iraq said it had fired a military commander and launched an investigation after admitting the drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline had originated in one of its provinces bordering Iran.only bbc.co.uk
  • Saudi Arabia has previously accused Iran-backed militia in Iraq of targeting its oil facilities.only bbc.com

Reported unevenly

  • Whether any group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.stated by dw.com states 'No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.', japantimes.co.jp states 'There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the strikes.' · absent from middleeasteye.net reports that 'Yemen's Houthi group on Sunday claimed that it had launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on a Saudi military base' in a separate incident, but does not claim the Houthis claimed the pipeline attack. The article distinguishes between different attacks.
  • The timing of when the attack occurred relative to when the pipeline was shut down.stated by upi.com: 'A major pipeline in Saudi Arabia was struck by "multiple attacks" on Thursday' (September 11), africanews.com: 'The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline was launched from Iraq' and later 'the Saudi Ministry of Energy said that the East-West Pipeline was shut down as a precautionary measure after the project was subjected to multiple attacks a day earlier', bbc.co.uk and bbc.com: 'On Friday, Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces said...' regarding pipeline closure, but articles reference Friday's closure, theguardian.com: 'Saudi authorities said Friday drones launched from Iraq led to the temporary closure' but the body text also says 'Satellite images from Copernicus Sentinel Data taken on Thursday showed black smoke billowing' · absent from The timing between attack (Thursday or Friday night according to various reports) and shutdown is reported with slight variations across outlets, though most converge on Friday as the shutdown date.