Trump says Iran was probably behind the Saudi pipeline attack
Reuters reports that Trump said Iran was probably responsible for an aerial attack that shut Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. He also said he had spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and that Houthi representatives had contacted his administration about avoiding direct U.S. involvement.
Response / context
The reviewed Reuters report did not include a response from Iran or the Houthis and did not cite evidence supporting Trump's attribution. The allegation is recorded as Trump's statement, not an established finding.
Dates and scope
Source publication: Sep 12, 2026 · 6:18 AM EDT
Event or conduct: 2026-09-12. Reuters reports that Trump spoke to reporters in Dublin; the exact speaking time was unavailable.
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- Reuters: Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline ↗
Published September 12 at 06:18 ET · direct article text read
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