International
Saudi Aramco has temporarily suspended the operation of an East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from within Iraqi territory targeting the pipeline and three pumping stations in the Riyadh and Medina regions of Saudi Arabia, which left civilians injured and sparked fires. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, on 12 September 2026, strongly condemned this cowardly attack threatening the sovereignty, critical infrastructure, and regional stability of Saudi Arabia, and reaffirmed that the Maldives stands firmly with the Saudi government.
The Government of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned drone attacks targeting a Saudi oil pipeline on 12 September 2026. Saudi Arabia stated that such cowardly attacks are not merely an assault on the nation's critical infrastructure, but a threat to global energy security and economic stability. Relevant authorities of the country also revealed that all necessary measures will be robustly taken to safeguard national security and oil infrastructure. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia called upon the international community to condemn such acts of terrorism and cooperate in protecting vital energy routes.