Iraqi Prime Minister orders investigation into Saudi Arabian oil pipeline strike
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an immediate investigation into the attack on the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia after the suspension of oil pumping due to attacks carried out, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry, by drones launched from Iraq.
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Why It Matters
The East-West oil pipeline is a key infrastructure for Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea. Previous attacks on energy infrastructure in the region have already raised concerns about the stability of supply.
On Saturday night, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an immediate investigation into the attack on an oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia and to establish who launched the drones from Iraq, the prime minister's press service said.
Oil pumping through the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia has been suspended after several attacks on it, the kingdom's Ministry of Energy reported on Friday. The Kingdom's Foreign Ministry later said that the strikes were carried out by UAVs launched from Iraq.
“The Prime Minister of Iraq ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the attacks and to identify who is responsible for them, taking the necessary measures against all those involved in the incident,” says the release received by RIA Novosti.
What to Watch
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The Iraq investigation will determine the origins of the drones and take action against those responsible.
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Open Questions
- Who exactly launched drones from Iraq?
- Were the attacks authorized by Iraqi authorities?
- What is the damage to the oil pipeline and when is it planned to restore pumping?
