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Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline
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Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump suggested Iran was "probably" behind the drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, which led to its closure and caused injuries and damage.
- The attack originated from drones coming from Iraq, but the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iran-backed militia group, denied responsibility.
- The incident exacerbates tensions amid ongoing conflicts involving Iran, its allies in Yemen (the Houthis), and Saudi Arabia, with recent Houthi advances threatening Saudi oil export routes.
- Saudi Arabia has closed several borders as a precaution, while the Iraqi government condemned the attacks and launched an investigation to prevent its territory from being used for such actions.
- The US remains engaged with Saudi Arabia to protect navigation freedom in the Red Sea, though Trump declined Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request to strike the Houthis.
