Iraqi Militias Deny Saudi Oil Pipeline Attack, Blame Israel-US Plot
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group for pro-Iranian militias, has denied responsibility for attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that led to the shutdown of the East-West oil pipeline. The organization issued a statement warning against "Israeli-American plans" aimed at drawing Iraq into crises that benefit its enemies.
The group asserted its readiness to participate in any governmental investigation committee to uncover the truth, rather than relying on "suspicious stories." The statement implies that the attacks, which disrupted oil flow, were part of a larger conspiracy orchestrated by Israel and the United States to destabilize the region and involve Iraq in further conflict.
The East-West pipeline is a crucial piece of infrastructure for Saudi Arabia, transporting crude oil from the kingdom's eastern oil fields to the Red Sea port of Shuqaiq on the west coast. Its temporary closure highlighted the vulnerability of the kingdom's energy infrastructure to regional tensions.
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