Saudi Oil Pipeline Shut Down After Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline has been temporarily shut down due to drone attacks attributed to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. The pipeline, which carries 4-5 million barrels of oil per day, is a crucial route for global supplies of Middle Eastern oil.

The attack resulted in some injuries and damage, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry. US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran was likely responsible for the strike.

Saudi leaders have requested military assistance from Washington to combat the Houthis, who have advanced along the Red Sea coast and potentially disrupted another major oil route. However, it is unclear whether the US will intervene directly or provide only intelligence support.