Saudi Oil Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz Shut Down After Multiple Attacks

Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which serves as an alternative route for shipments unable to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, has been shut down temporarily following a series of attacks on Thursday. The Ministry of Energy announced the precautionary measure, citing multiple attacks that caused several injuries.

The emergency teams are currently securing the pipeline and assessing its safety, according to the ministry's statement on X. No further details were provided about the status of the pipeline or when it might be operational again.