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President Donald Trump stated on September 12 in Dublin that Iran is likely responsible for an aerial attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which is crucial for oil exports bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Trump spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and mentioned a call from Yemen's Houthi rebels who suggested they do not want direct U.S. involvement in the conflict and are allowing most ships to pass through their territory except for one country.

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On September 7, 2026, an Iranian container ship was attacked near Hengam Island in the Strait of Hormuz by what state media called an “unidentified projectile,” leaving one person dead and four crew members wounded. This incident occurred as Iran prepared to meet with Gulf states in Oman to discuss shipping traffic safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

On September 12, a critical oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, which had been moving 4-5% of global oil supplies since late February due to blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, was shut down after being struck by drones launched from Iraq. The attack caused injuries and forced Saudi Arabia to temporarily close the East-West pipeline.

In response to the drone attacks on September 12, Iraq's government confirmed the attacks originated from its territory but an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias in Iraq denied involvement. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaiyadi dismissed a military commander as part of an investigation into the incident.

On September 18, oil company Saudi Aramco informed at least two European refining customers that they would receive no crude oil for October due to damage sustained during the drone attack on its pipeline.

These events have significantly impacted global oil markets and international relations, with Iran continuing to impede commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Houthis advancing towards strategic locations in Yemen. The United States is grappling with how to address these challenges amidst ongoing conflicts and economic pressures. China's role in fueling tensions further complicates efforts to stabilize the region, leading to discussions between U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping about potential resolutions. Trump aims to prioritize addressing Iran's influence over other trade issues during his meeting with Xi.

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Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline DUBLIN, Sept 12 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran was probably responsible for an aerial attack on Saudi Arabia that shut down its East-West pipeline, one of the kingdom's main routes for exporting crude while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

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🔮 "They would much prefer not having us involved, and they're letting most ships go through.

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Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline · assertive framing

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that → say → Hormuz

"I think they are, probably they are," Trump told reporters in Dublin when asked if Iran was responsible for the attack on the vital oil conduit. asserted

Iran → think → conduit

The U.S. president also said that he had spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom he described as a "good friend." asserted

he → say → friend

Trump added that Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis had called his admnistration and indicated they did not want the United States to become directly involved in the conflict. asserted

States → add → conflict

"They would much prefer not having us involved, and they're letting most ships go through. asserted

ships → prefer → ?

There's just one country that they're not too happy with, and we'll get that straightened out," Trump added. asserted

Trump → be → that