U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is “probably” responsible for an aerial attack that shuts down Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pipeline. He makes the remarks when asked about responsibility for the attack, which Saudi authorities say affected a major export route.
Saudi Arabia says the pipeline is attacked by several drones launched from Iraq on Thursday, leading to closure, injuries, and some damage, according to the reports cited. Trump also says he has spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, describing him as a close “good friend.”
Across the outlets, the main emphasis is on Trump’s attribution, but they differ in how much operational detail they provide. Some sources primarily repeat Trump’s claim without added context, while others include the specifics of the drone launch from Iraq and the pipeline’s role in exporting crude while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
