Saudi-Israel Pipeline Revival Could Undercut Iran's Energy Grip
A little-known pipeline in the Middle East could potentially disrupt Iran's strategic plans to control global oil flows. The Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline, initially built by Iran and Israel before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, has been upgraded and is now poised to serve as a vital lifeline for Saudi Arabia.
The pipeline's revival has significant implications for the region's energy landscape and geopolitics. Its construction was completed in the 1960s, but it fell into disuse after the revolution. However, with Iran's threat to the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, a new opportunity emerged.
Saudi Arabia has been actively pursuing a closer relationship with Israel through the Abraham Accords, signed during Donald Trump's presidency in 2020. This convergence of interests could lead to significant changes in the region's dynamics.