Saudi Oil Pipeline Temporarily Shut Down After Attacks

The East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia was temporarily shut down due to attacks on Thursday morning. The pipeline, which runs through the Riyadh and Medina regions, was subjected to several attacks that resulted in some injuries. According to a Saudi energy official, the pipeline was stopped as a precautionary measure following the incidents.

The Saudi energy ministry confirmed that the pipeline was closed after the attacks, but did not provide further details on the extent of the damage or the number of people injured. The incident highlights the ongoing security concerns in the region and the potential risks to critical infrastructure such as oil pipelines.