Smoke Detected Near Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline

Satellite imagery has revealed smoke in the vicinity of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. The incident occurred on Thursday, but there is currently no confirmation from Saudi authorities about any damage or disruption to operations.

The East-West Pipeline is a critical infrastructure for Saudi Arabia, particularly since the outbreak of war. State oil giant Aramco has been using it to increase crude flows from its eastern coast to the Red Sea, diverting shipments away from the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran's blockade.

No immediate response was provided by the Saudi government media office or state oil giant Aramco regarding the smoke visible in the satellite imagery verified by Reuters. It is unclear what may have caused the smoke, and further details are pending confirmation.