Attack that closed key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq Sep 12, 2026 · Julia Frankel, Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Cara Anna · washingtontimes.com read more » Iraq's government raced Saturday to contain the fallout after Iran -backed militias were accused of attacking a key Saudi oil pipeline, shutting down the top global oil producer's alternative to the Iranian-threatened Strait of Hormuz. Read more »