Saudi Pipeline Attacked Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict

Saudi Arabia has taken precautionary measures to secure its East-West crude oil pipeline after it was targeted in multiple attacks. The Energy Ministry announced on Friday that the pipeline was hit in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, causing injuries to multiple people.

The attacks prompted an immediate response from emergency teams, who were deployed to assess the safety of the pipeline and prevent any further damage. Although the ministry did not specify who was behind the attacks, Houthi militants in Yemen, allied with Iran, have escalated their strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.

The East-West pipeline is a crucial transportation route for Saudi oil exports, particularly during times of conflict or disruption to other routes. By redirecting millions of barrels per day through the pipeline to the Red Sea, Riyadh aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and ensure stable supplies.