Saudi Pipeline Shut Down After Drone Attack From Iraq

Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was temporarily shut down after being targeted by drone attacks, which may have been launched from Iraqi territory.

The pipeline transports oil from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea and is a vital route for Saudi Arabia to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been subject to Iranian threats. The attack left several people injured and is believed to have caused fires at pumping stations along the 1,200 km long pipeline.

According to US officials, cited by CNN, the drones may have originated from Iraq, although Saudi authorities have not confirmed who was behind the attack. The incident has heightened tensions in the region as the war with Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.