Saudi Arabia Closes East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi authorities announced Friday the temporary closure of this crucial export route as a precautionary measure following attacks attributed to drones originating from Iraq.
Saudi Arabia has closed its East-West pipeline as a precautionary measure, one of its main crude oil export routes and a major alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, according to an announcement by Saudi authorities Friday.
This closure comes in the wake of attacks carried out by drones attributed to Iraqi sources, according to available information.
Sources
- En direct : l'Arabie saoudite ferme "par précaution" l'oléoduc Est-Ouest — France 24 — Français
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