Saudi Arabia shuts East-West crude pipeline after drone attacks
The shutdown follows multiple attacks attributed to Iran-allied Houthi militants from Yemen.
Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West crude oil pipeline following a series of drone attacks, according to CNBC. Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week, the report states.
The pipeline closure could affect crude supplies, though the full scope of the disruption remains unclear. Saudi authorities have not yet released detailed statements about the pipeline's operational status or timeline for restoration.
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- Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq — CNBC — Top News
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