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Iran Targets Saudi Pipeline in Retaliation for Attacks

4/8/2026

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Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline on April 8, a route diverting about 7 million barrels per day.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, following other strikes on Saudi facilities such as Jubail.
The IRGC said these actions were retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian infrastructure.
Despite the ceasefire, Iranian assaults on other Gulf nations continued, raising concerns about tensions and energy disruptions.

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Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline on April 8, a route diverting about 7 million barrels per day.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, following other strikes on Saudi facilities such as Jubail.
The IRGC said these actions were retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian infrastructure.
Despite the ceasefire, Iranian assaults on other Gulf nations continued, raising concerns about tensions and energy disruptions.