Saudi Oil Pipeline Under Attack: Drone Strikes Shut Down Key Energy Route
Saudi Arabia has retaliated against an attack that shut down its key oil pipeline, Aramco's East-West Pipeline. The pipeline, which spans over 1,200 kilometers and carries about 5 million barrels of crude oil per day, was attacked by drone strikes on February 1, but it is now operational again after repairs.
The attack on the pipeline has caused concerns about global oil supplies and prices. However, Saudi Arabia's state-owned energy company, Aramco, has confirmed that the pipeline is back online and operating at normal capacity.
No one has claimed responsibility for the drone strikes yet, but tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been escalating in recent months. The incident highlights the growing threat of drone attacks on critical infrastructure in the Middle East.