Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Iraq Drone Attack

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Iraq Drone Attack

Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its East-West oil pipeline after drone strikes launched from Iraqi territory hit the vital energy conduit, which carries roughly 5% of global oil supply. The shutdown comes amid escalating regional tensions, including Houthi advances in the Red Sea and threats to the Strait of Hormuz.

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