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  "id": 6821662,
  "title": "Iraqi, Saudi foreign ministers hold telephone call after drone attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/iraqi-saudi-foreign-ministers-hold-telephone-call-after-drone-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:14:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraqi-saudi-foreign-ministers-hold-telephone-call-after-drone-attack"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The foreign ministers of Iraq and Saudi Arabia engaged in a telephone conversation early Saturday following a drone attack on the East-West oil pipeline that straddles the border between the two nations. The attack, which originated from Iraqi territory, resulted in injuries and damage to the pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah. During the call, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed \"the latest developments in the region and developments of common interest,\" according to the Iraqi foreign ministry. Both parties emphasized the importance of maintaining ongoing communication, coordination, and consultation to bolster security and stability in the region and promote joint cooperation. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously denounced the drone attack, which targeted the East-West Pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iraq orders investigation into Saudi East-West Pipeline attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/iraq-orders-investigation-into-saudi-east-west-pipeline-attack",
        "published": "2026-09-11T21:10:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Saudi shuts pipeline that was vital Hormuz bypass as new front opens in Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/saudi-shuts-pipeline-that-was-vital-hormuz-bypass-as-new-front-opens",
        "published": "2026-09-11T23:50:40.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}