Saudi Arabia has shut down the East-West oil pipeline.

Saudi Arabia has officially closed the East-West Pipeline, also known as the Petroline, in response to drone attacks that targeted infrastructure in the Riyadh and Madinah regions. These aerial strikes, which occurred amidst a wider regional conflict, have necessitated a temporary halt in operations to ensure facility safety and allow for damage assessments.aljazeera.comaljazeera.comHouthis seize Red Sea coast as Saudi pipeline shuts down after drone attackIn response, the Iraqi government has launched an investigation and dismissed a regional military commander The decision to suspend transport was confirmed by the Saudi Ministry of Energy, which described the action as a precautionary step while maintenance and safety evaluations are carried out.saudigazette.com.sasaudigazette.com.saSaudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after multiple attacksThe Incident: The pipeline, which is a critical piece of infrastructure allowing Saudi Arabia to transport crude oil from its eastern fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu (thereby bypassing the Strait of Hormuz), was hit by multiple drone...+4 more

The East-West pipeline serves as a vital strategic asset for the kingdom, as it facilitates the transport of crude oil from eastern production fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, thereby allowing Saudi Arabia to export oil while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.ft.comft.comFT ReportThe Incident: The pipeline, which is a critical piece of infrastructure allowing Saudi Arabia to transport crude oil from its eastern fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu (thereby bypassing the Strait of Hormuz), was hit by multiple drone...middleeasteye.netmiddleeasteye.netSaudi Arabia says it closed vital East-West Pipeline after attackThe Incident: The pipeline, which is a critical piece of infrastructure allowing Saudi Arabia to transport crude oil from its eastern fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu (thereby bypassing the Strait of Hormuz), was hit by multiple drone...+1 more